>Here’s more news on embryonic stem cells (from the BBC) pointing out that organ transplant from these cells are far in the future. “However, much more work is needed. Dr Bishop said: “Although it will be some years before we are able to build actual human lungs for transplantation, this is a major step towards … Continue reading
This article, “Someone, Somewhere is Trying to Clone a Human Now” is on Red Nova News, and requires free subscription, but it’s worth reading. The common myth is that there is some difference between so called “therapeutic” cloning and “reproductive cloning.” This article continues that misdirection, as well as mentioning that embryonic stem cells can … Continue reading
>This article, “Someone, Somewhere is Trying to Clone a Human Now” is on Red Nova News, and requires free subscription, but it’s worth reading. The common myth is that there is some difference between so called “therapeutic” cloning and “reproductive cloning.” This article continues that misdirection, as well as mentioning that embryonic stem cells can … Continue reading
Multiple sources are reporting a story from Science Magazine‘s August 26th issue which will report on pluripotent stem cells derived by Eggan at Harvard from the fusion of skin cells and embryos. These results were reported in July, along with what I consider the vital piece of information, again in Science: The perfect answer remains … Continue reading
>Multiple sources are reporting a story from Science Magazine‘s August 26th issue which will report on pluripotent stem cells derived by Eggan at Harvard from the fusion of skin cells and embryos. These results were reported in July, along with what I consider the vital piece of information, again in Science: The perfect answer remains … Continue reading
Dr. Jerald Winakur, who lives a few miles from me, but whom I’ve never met, was interviewed last week for National Public Radio’s “Fresh Air.” The topic was the essay that he recently wrote for Health Affairs,, “What are we going to do with Dad?” which was re-published in the Washington Post early this month. … Continue reading
>Dr. Jerald Winakur, who lives a few miles from me, but whom I’ve never met, was interviewed last week for National Public Radio’s “Fresh Air.” The topic was the essay that he recently wrote for Health Affairs,, “What are we going to do with Dad?” which was re-published in the Washington Post early this month. … Continue reading
>This editorial from the American News from Aberdeen, South Dakota appears to me to contain all the current talking points of the pro-embryonic stem cell advocates. So, I had to respond; To the editors in regard to the Editorial, “Some motives unclear on stem-cell research,” by Ruth Wood: I believe that Ms. Wood means well … Continue reading
This editorial from the American News from Aberdeen, South Dakota appears to me to contain all the current talking points of the pro-embryonic stem cell advocates. So, I had to respond; To the editors in regard to the Editorial, “Some motives unclear on stem-cell research,” by Ruth Wood: I believe that Ms. Wood means well … Continue reading
The Guardian Observer has it right in the title of this op-ed by Mary Riddell. But, then it falls all apart. Sort of like the ethics that is now “bioethics:” justification for whatever action is desired at the moment. Ms. Riddell says that we shouldn’t worry about the babies of the future, but rather for … Continue reading