Lawmakers Approve Restrictions On Stem Cell Research Mar 26, 2008
Julie Schmit-Albin of Nebraska Right to Life said it's a relief to get back to fighting against abortion and euthanasia after eight years of battling bioethics issues like human cloning in the Legislature. Advocates of cloning legislation said they were surprised it passed with little debate. (7 KETV Omaha)
Vatican condemns cloned human embryo research Jan 21, 2008
"This ranks among the most morally illicit acts, ethically speaking," said Monsignor Elio Sgreccia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, the Vatican department that helps oversee the Church's position on bioethics issues. A U.S. company said on Thursday it used cloning technology to make five human embryos, with the eventual hope of making matched stem cells for patients. (Reuters)
Ethical storm as scientist becomes first man to clone HIMSELF... Jan 19, 2008
" And the Vatican condemned the cloning of human embryos, calling it the "worst type of exploitation of the human being". "This ranks among the most morally illicit acts, ethically speaking," said Monsignor Elio Sgreccia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, the Vatican department that helps oversee the Church's position on bioethics issues. Stem cell experts gave the U.S. breakthrough, published in the journal Stem Cells, a cautious welcome. Professor Robin Lovell-Badge, of the Medical... (The Drudge Report)
Where angels fear to tread Oct 13, 2007
Tonti-Filippini, the ethicist who worked closely with Andrews on bioethics issues, says that he cannot reconcile his friend's public statements and private character. "I must admit I am just flummoxed by it and very disappointed," says Tonti-Filippini. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Evangelical blogger debates bioethics Mar 25, 2007
On the blog, which is made up of one-third bioethics issues, Carter rails against embryonic stem cell research, human cloning, and in vitro fertilization -- causes commonly taken up by Catholic bioethicists and the Vatican ... The Catholic Church's position -- as opposed to that of its laypeople -- aligns with conservative evangelicals on many bioethics issues. (Boston Globe)
Lawyers, scientists urge ethics in biological advances Feb 13, 2007
Lawyers, philosophers, science professors and students discussed the health laws and ethics of using new biological technology in a forum hosted by BC's Mendel Society, a pre-health club that addresses bioethics issues. Harvard Law School professor Einer Elhauge said in his keynote address society needs to better proactively address the possible problems associated with the fast-growing field of biological engineering that might be raised soon. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
