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>UK discusses embryo screening for possible cancer

Posted by bnuckols ⋅ August 12, 2005 ⋅ 1 Comment

>Glasgow’s Herald reports that the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority is considering regulation to allow pre-natal testing for cancers such as breast and colon cancer, including those cancers which don’t have full “penetrance.” (Meaning that, even if not everyone who has the gene will develop cancer, screening is allowed.) I have to agree with a … Continue reading →

UK discusses embryo screening for possible cancer

Posted by bnuckols ⋅ August 12, 2005 ⋅ Leave a comment

Glasgow’s Herald reports that the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority is considering regulation to allow pre-natal testing for cancers such as breast and colon cancer, including those cancers which don’t have full “penetrance.” (Meaning that, even if not everyone who has the gene will develop cancer, screening is allowed.) I have to agree with a … Continue reading →

>Redefining Humans

Posted by bnuckols ⋅ August 12, 2005 ⋅ 2 Comments

>My last post referred to getting ahead of technology. But some of the Senators in Washington are doing their best to move us backwards with their false cloning ban, a repeat of legislation from the past. SB 1520 redefines humans as being implanted. Which at least notes the humanity of the great majority of those … Continue reading →

Redefining Humans

Posted by bnuckols ⋅ August 12, 2005 ⋅ Leave a comment

My last post referred to getting ahead of technology. But some of the Senators in Washington are doing their best to move us backwards with their false cloning ban, a repeat of legislation from the past. SB 1520 redefines humans as being implanted. Which at least notes the humanity of the great majority of those … Continue reading →