For those who need to learn more about stem cell research, CBS News health contributor Dr. Bernardine Healy shared some basic information with the Saturday Early Show. What is the difference ...

Stem cells are packed with possibility. Embryonic or “pluripotent” stem cells have superpowers: They can give rise to various organs or tissue cells, or instead divide and renew themselves ...

Stem cells are packed with possibility. Embryonic or "pluripotent" stem cells have superpowers: They can give rise to various organs or tissue cells, or instead divide and renew themselves ...

Advanced Cell Technology, a small Massachusetts company, in November 2001 reported that it created cloned human embryos for the purpose of extracting stem cells.

After a long series of experiments, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a unique cell marker that they say allows them to pick out the most fundamental form ...

The first question people considering stem cell therapy to treat damaged tendons, torn ligaments, and other sports injuries usually ask me: “Is it safe?” While long-term studies are still ...

A study links graying hair to stem cells getting stuck, unable to color new hair growth. And here's the good news: That might ...

Stem Cell Basics By CBSNews.com staff CBSNews.com staff August 10, 2001 / 5:35 PM EDT / CBS President Bush has decided to allow federal funding on some 60 stem cell lines that already exist.