For some reason, the article insists on calling the uterus a “womb.” And for some reason, I’d prefer that they call it the uterus. The artificial uterus is closer than I thought. The researcher, Dr. Liu, is using “spare” human embryos which she destroys after 10 days. Very important for pro-life and pro-embryonic/cloned-stem-cell reader alike. … Continue reading
>MSNBC reported on “reprogramming” of body cells to produce stem cells from a patient’s own body to treat disease. Both MSNBC and the commenters at Betterhumans.com ( their motto is “Create the future,” but the theme and attitude is more anarchic than creative) are surprised that Dr. Leon Kass would be excited about the research. … Continue reading
MSNBC reported on “reprogramming” of body cells to produce stem cells from a patient’s own body to treat disease. Both MSNBC and the commenters at Betterhumans.com ( their motto is “Create the future,” but the theme and attitude is more anarchic than creative) are surprised that Dr. Leon Kass would be excited about the research. … Continue reading
>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
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
>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
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
>Dr. Irving sent me the new article on Lifeissues.net by Dr. C. Ward Kischer, a human embryologist who has been speaking out about the terminology used by proponents of abortion and genetic engineering for years. Dr. Kischer reminds us that the cells in the early embryo are totipotent. In fact, for a while — and … Continue reading
Dr. Irving sent me the new article on Lifeissues.net by Dr. C. Ward Kischer, a human embryologist who has been speaking out about the terminology used by proponents of abortion and genetic engineering for years. Dr. Kischer reminds us that the cells in the early embryo are totipotent. In fact, for a while — and … Continue reading
>I mentioned Feminists for Life in one of yesterday’s posts (please page down and see below – someday, I’ll get those “Permanent Links” working). If you want to hear yesterday’s show use this link. For some reason, On Point chose not to “Feature” this interview on their main web page. Today’s National Review Online published … Continue reading