A downloadable poster and a set of teaching materials introducing stem cells and their impact. This resource provides a broad-based introduction to stem cells. It explores how stem cell research might lead to treatment that allows people paralysed because of spinal injuries to walk again, the possibility of growing replacement organs that are matched to the patient and treatment of genetic disorders. It consists of a poster and a set of teaching materials that includes information, classroom activities and quizzes. Free full-size posters can be ordered from the ABPI site or downloaded in pdf format.