Stem Cells International is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies in all areas of stem cell biology and applications. The journal will consider basic, translational, and clinical research, including animal models and clinical trials.Topics covered include, but are not limited to: embryonic stem cells; induced pluripotent stem cells; tissue-specific stem cells; stem cell differentiation; genetics and epigenetics; cancer stem cells; stem cell technologies; ethical, legal, and social issues.