Research Resources:
Subject Research Guides:
Stem Cell Research:
Stem Cells and Media
Media plays a crucial role in the construction of public understanding of stem cell research and the debates
on ethical and political issues that surround it. Media coverage of stem cell research largely falls under
health science journalism. Increasingly, however, the field of media and stem cell research comes under the
scrutiny of cross disciplinary arenas of ethics, political communication, science communication and public
opinion poll research.
This research guide covers the broad topic of stem cell research and the role of media.
The first part of this guide is a guide to finding journal, magazine, newspaper articles and websites that
treat media coverage (or non-coverage) of stem cell research and studies of public opinion polls regarding
stem cell research.
The second part of the guide is a selection of websites that are used as news sources by journalists and the
public. These websites are combined alphabetical list from several mega websites such as the NIH and the
National Health Museum.
Part I. Finding journal, magazine, newspapers, website articles on stem research
Select one of these Current Events and Newspapers [link] databases and search under terms like: stem cell
research or embryonic stem cells. Use combinations of terms where appropriate (e.g., stem cells and fat
tissue).
Sample entries of journal, magazine, newspapers, website articles on stem cell coverage
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Part II. Websites for News Sources
(via NIH Stem Cell Information Resource site, Access Excellence at the National Museum of Health, and Other
Sources)
Biotechnology Industry Organization
Up-to-date news on stem cells, cloning, and regenerative medicine.
EurekAlert!
A science news site provided by the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences.
Embryos and Stem Cells
A site created and maintained by staff members at the Guardian newspaper about news reports from the frontlines of scientific research
Forum on Science Ethics & Policy
Links to informational, legislative, editorial, and other sites discussing stem cell research.
National Geographic: The Power to Divide
Feature story on the science and politics of stem cell research.
Nature: Focus on Stem Cells
A selection of articles and features on stem cells, including the specially commissioned Stem Cells Insight.
NewScientist: Cloning and Stem Cells
A monthly update on cloning and stem cell technology.
The New York Times: Stem Cells
A free collection of articles about stem cells published in The New York Times.
NOVA scienceNOW: Stem Cells Update
From the PBS series (originally aired April 19, 2005). Includes dispatches on the politics of stem cells, the cloning process, and related science news.
PBS: Miracle Cell
This episode of the series Innovation explores the use of stem cells for regenerative therapies. (Originally aired April 13, 2004)
Scientific American
Provides news coverage on stem cell research. See
The Stem Cell Challenge, a feature article from the June 2004 issue.
SciTech Daily Review
Offers a range of news articles, features, and commentaries about science and technology topics.
Stem Cell Research News
An online newsletter that features stories about stem cells of all types.
Stem Cells
The International Journal of Cell Differentiation and Proliferation
Stem Cells at the National Academy
Time: The Stem Cell Debate
Stories and resource links on stem cell news.
The Washington Post: Stem Cell Research
A collection of articles on stem cell research. (Free registration required to search for other articles within the previous two weeks; fee required to search for older archived articles.)
Health and Science News in Print
Web sites of magazines and newspapers featuring science and health news. (via Access Excellence at the
National Health Museum)
Discover Magazine
Selected articles from each month's Discover Magazine are available at this site.
Horizon
An electronic version of the monthly education section in the Washington Post. Each month it offers several features with links to external sites and past related articles and brain-teasing puzzles.
Nature Magazine's Science Update
News and features on the latest developments in scientific research tailored to the general reader. Articles are updated weekly.
Science Daily
Scientific American
This prestigious magazine has joined the web! Many articles contain links to related
information and further reading. Be sure to check out the
"Ask the Experts" section!
USA Today: Health
Headlines from the world of medicine, plus features that help individuals to lead healthier lives.
Science News: Radio, Television and the Internet
EurekAlert!
A comprehensive news server for up-to-date research in science, medicine, and technology. Whether you're interested in cancer treatments, gene mapping, global warming, or space probes, you will find the latest advances. Updated daily.
Genome News Network
The Genome News Network (GNN) is an online, multimedia source of news about genome research, genomic medicine, agriculture, and related science policy from around the world. Check out the page on Stem Cells Policies and Players and then Stem Cell News coverage from 2001 through 2004.
NOVA
Here you can check local listings of current NOVA programs, find lesson ideas and resources related to current and archived programs and view a RealVideo preview of selected programs. Search Stem Cells in the search box.
The WHY Files: The Science Behind the News
The Why Files, a project of the National Institute for Science Education, is an electronic exploration of the science behind the news. Twice a month, a new feature on the science (and math, engineering, and technology) of everyday life is available -- from outer space to cellular biology, from dinosaurs and dragon lizards to the statistics of political polling.
Other Information Sources for journalists
HarvardScience Medicine and health
Framing Science (Nisbet)
Knight Science Journalism Tracker
National Association of Science Writers
