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The Australian Stem Cell Centre (ASCC), developed the following fact sheets in respect of stem cell science and related topics. Please note that whilst the Fact Sheets were updated shortly before the ASCC closed in 2011, users should note that they are no longer being updated and be aware that the content in them may be out of date. Although the content of the fact sheets is unlikely to have been superseded please do not rely on them for any decision-making purposes and they should be used as part of a wider reading program on the subjects.

The STAR-G Project has put together fact sheets about disorders commonly screened for by newborn screening. The fact sheets were written specifically for families that have received an initial diagnosis of one of the disorders and want to know more general information. They address issues and answer questions that are of particular concern to parents. Each fact sheet was written by a genetic counselor and reviewed by metabolic and genetic specialists.

Fact sheets explain ecological issues, define terms and concepts, and provide references for additional information.

Q/A format comprehensive fact sheet at student accessible reading level.

Fact sheet: Metastatic cancer is cancer that has spread from the place where it first started to another place in the body. A tumor formed by metastatic cancer cells is called a metastatic tumor or a metastasis.

Epigenomic fact sheet

Human Genome Project fact sheet

Adrenoleukodystrophy fact sheet, NIH Neurological disorders and stroke 

Based on a comprehensive analysis of the scientific evidence, as required by the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), the FDA has determined that AquAdvantage Salmon meets the statutory requirements for safety and effectiveness under the FD&C Act. The salmon are safe to eat, the introduced DNA is safe for the fish itself, and the salmon meet the sponsor's claim about faster growth. Because the sponsor has met these requirements, the FDA must approve the application. The FDA has also analyzed the potential environmental impact that an approval of the AquAdvantage Salmon application would have on the quality of the human environment in the United States and has issued its final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact.

NCI Fact Sheet on cell phone and cancer

Staging describes the severity of a person's cancer based on the size and/or extent (reach) of the original (primary) tumor and whether or not cancer has spread in the body.

Information about research and clinical trials, fact sheets, lesson plans, curriculum guides, research opportunities, and donation sections.

detailed fact sheet on transport in the kidney

HPV is considered one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, and it affects both men and women! Is it dangerous, and can it be prevented? Get your official DNews t-shirt here: http://www.forhumanpeoples.com/collec... Read More: Genital HPV Infection - Fact Sheet http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hp... "Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Some health effects caused by HPV can be prevented with vaccines." Time To Rethink 'Girls-Only' Approach To HPV Vaccine? http://www.futurity.org/hpv-vaccines-... "Encouraging parents to have their sons get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine-rather than just trying to get more girls vaccinated-could ultimately protect more people for the same price, according to a study by a mathematician."

Metacognition refers to awareness of one's own knowledge-what one does and doesn't know-and one's ability to understand, control, and manipulate one's cognitive processes (Meichenbaum, 1985). It includes knowing when and where to use particular strategies for learning and problem solving as well as how and why to use specific strategies. Metacognition is the ability to use prior knowledge to plan a strategy for approaching a learning task, take necessary steps to problem solve, reflect on and evaluate results, and modify one's approach as needed.

Educational materials about genetics and genomics