SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us News and Articles on Bioethics Law First Reconstitution of an Epidermis from Human Embryonic Stem Cells  Nov 21, 2009 Research on human embryonic stem cells is at the centre of the debate on the bioethics laws. Since the bioethics law of 2004, this research is authorized by special dispensation in exceptional cases after submitting protocols to the Biomedecine Agency for an opinion. (Science Daily) Woo Suk Hwang convicted, but not of fraud  Oct 27, 2009 The court did, however, find Hwang guilty of buying human eggs in violation of the country s bioethics law and of embezzling 830 million won (US$700,000) of government money. The reported that the light sentence was motivated by judge Ki-ryul Bae s sympathy for Hwang s apparent dedication to Korean biotechnology and his stated remorse. (Scientific American) * Court to rule on Seoul scientist  Oct 26, 2009 Hwang was also accused of breaking a bioethics law that prohibits illegal human egg transactions. Five other scientists were also charged. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business) Family's cancer legacy moves teen to ponder genetic testing  Mar 22, 2009 West Volusia News - newsjournalonline. SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal) Back to Ethics News [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2009 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2009