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http://www.eurostemcell.org/factsheet/origins-ethics-and-embryos-sources-human-embryonic-stem-cells http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/pages/basics3.aspx These sites cover many, many different areas from the harvesting of embryos, to the opinions of those that support as well as the opinions of those who appose the use of HESC’s. The scientific findings and the diseases and disabilities that HESC’s are being used to treat. They also cover what a stem cell is by definition, what they are capable of becoming, and the hopes these scientists have for HESC’s. The Human Embryonic Stem Cell Debate: Science, Ethics, and Public Policy edited by Suzanne Holland, Karen Lebacqz, Laurie Zoloth This book talks about public opinion, the science, and ethics behind the use of HESC’s. http://rc.kfshrc.edu.sa/ORA/Continuing%20education/files/17d%20stem%20cells%20scieMedPolitical.pdf The New England Journal of Medicine has put out this article explaining the issues and stigma involved with HESC’s and their use.