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How human is human-enough?

Posted by bnuckols ⋅ February 26, 2006 ⋅ Leave a comment

A group of very well respected scientists, philosophers and ethicists (all involved in bioethics and stem cell research) have joined together to discuss and draft what they call a “consensus” on stem cell research, both destructive embryonic stem cell research and non-destructive, ethical non-embryonic stem cell research. The document can be accessed at the Berman … Continue reading →

>85% Type 2 diabetics treated with ethical stem cells

Posted by bnuckols ⋅ February 9, 2006 ⋅ 2 Comments

>http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=37226 Here’s an article (from a reliable medical site, despite the typos and obviously poor translation from the original) on bone marrow cells taken from the patient and used to treat diabetes by injecting the appropriate stem cells into the pancreas. 85% of 16 – that sounds like 14 of the 16 began making their … Continue reading →

Stem cell centers (and money) everywhere

Posted by bnuckols ⋅ August 16, 2005 ⋅ Leave a comment

As pointed out in the article from the Michigan Daily, there’s a competition for scientists and money for stem cells research. This month, there’s plenty of news about money being spent on stem cell research centers around the world. Some from State funds, tax money and some from private donations. The veterinarian, Dr. Wu Suk … Continue reading →

Sure, but I wouldn’t kill anybody for it…..

Posted by bnuckols ⋅ August 7, 2005 ⋅ Leave a comment

Today’s American Journal of Bioethics column about Dr. Charles Krauthammer’s August 5 Washington Post column, “Cell Lines, Moral Lines,” does more than just show political bias. It looks like the anonymous editor over there has a reading skill deficit. Dr. Krauthammer opens with It is a good idea to expand federal funding of embryonic stem … Continue reading →