U.S. Policy on Stem Cell Research

On March 9, 2009, President Obama issued Executive Order 13505, entitled "Removing Barriers to Responsible Research Involving Human Stem Cells."
Read About the Executive Order

National Institutes of Health Guidelines on Human Stem Cell Research
NIH Opens Website for Submission of Embryonic Stem Cell Lines for Approval and Announces Members of Working Group
Click here to submit a human embryonic stem cell line for NIH review (Live Form — Applications now being accepted)
Questions And Answers on Submitting a New Cell Line
President Obama's speech on the White House Web site

Stem cell developing into different types of cells

The Promise of Stem Cells

Stem cells can develop into different cell types. They may offer a renewable source of replacement cells to treat diseases, conditions, and disabilities.
Learn more about stem cells

Frequently Asked Questions

Stem Cell Research

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ITEMS of INTEREST

New Q&As on Submitting Cell Lines (10/26/09)
NIH-Funded Researchers Transform Embryonic Stem Cells Into Human Germ Cells (10/28/09)
Recovery Act Funds Expand Studies of Stem Cell Biology (10/28/09)
Click here to submit a human embryonic stem cell line for NIH review (Applications now being accepted) (9/21/09)
NOT-OD-09-123: “Status of Grants Under the New NIH Guidelines” (7/17/09)

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