How to Find Articles About Stem Cell Research
Stem cells have the ability to develop into many different types of cell types in the body. Although stem cells may have the potential to treat many debilitating diseases, they are not without controversy. The Internet includes numerous articles about stem cell research--from scientific articles to opinion pieces.
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Choose a search engine. Some of the most popular search engines include Google and Yahoo.
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You should type “stem cell research” into your chosen search engine to begin your search. There are numerous articles on the Internet about stem cell research. For example, a search on Google brings back more than 12 million results for stem cell research. Other applicable search terms include “embryonic stem cell,” “stem cells,” “adult stem cells,” and “stem cell articles.”
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Find news results about stem cell research by going to Google News (http://news.google.com) and search for “stem cell research” or any other relevant search term. You can also sign up for Google Alerts to be notified of any new articles regarding stem cell research by going to http://www.google.com/alerts. You can search blog posts about stem cell research and set up alerts by going to http://blogsearch.google.com
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Browse the National Institute of Health Stem Cell Information Page. This site has links to scientific literature, the latest U.S. policy on stem cell research, and the Stem Cell Registry. From the “Research” link at the top of the page (http://stemcells.nih.gov/research) , you can review the state initiatives for stem cell research, scientific literature, and funding for research.
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To search for articles that discuss the ethical implications of stem cells, try a few of the following Web sites:http://www.religioustolerance.org/res_stem.htmYou can find additional items by searching for “stem cell ethics,” “stem cell debate,” “stem cell controversy,” and “stem cell pros and cons.”
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Tips & Warnings
You can search the legislative history of Congressional bills related to stem cells by going to the Library of Congress at http://thomas.loc.gov/.
You can also sign up for Google Alerts to be notified of any new articles regarding stem cell research by going to http://www.google.com/alerts.
You can search blog posts about stem cell research and set up alerts by going to http://blogsearch.google.com
