French ministry blocks return of mummified Maori head Oct 26, 2007
Rouen officials insist that the Maori head is a body part, not a work of art, and that according to France's bioethics law it must be returned to its place of origin. "This object reflects the barbaric trafficking in body parts, the belief that another race was inferior to ours," said Catherine Morin-Desailly, the deputy mayor for culture and a senator, who proposed the return of the head. (International Herald Tribune)
Food from cloned animals Oct 6, 2007
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Food from cloned animals - a bait and switch? Oct 5, 2007
Food from cloned animals - a bait and switch. Article:Food from cloned animals - a bait and switch. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
South Korean cloning scientist looking overseas: report Jun 11, 2007
Prosecutors have also said he violated bioethics laws in procuring human eggs for research. He faces up to 10 years in jail if convicted on the fraud charges and three years for bioethics law violations. (Scientific American)
House defeats Democrats' cloning bill (Sean Lengell) Jun 7, 2007
"The DeGette bill creates federally authorized cloning labs," said Dorinda C. Bordlee, vice president of the Bioethics Defense Fund, a bioethics law and policy organization. "These labs could legally exploit young women as egg farms for the purpose of creating human embryos that must be destroyed for unproven science experiments." Rep. (Washington Times)
Whatever happened to... Dec 22, 2006
Prosecutors have accused Hwang of fraud, embezzlement and violation of the country's bioethics law. But more than a half-dozen hearings in, the court looks unlikely to reach a conclusion by the end of this year, as Hwang's lawyers had hoped. (Nature News Service)
Seoul tightens bioethics guidelines Nov 22, 2006
The revised laws, proposed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, are aimed at addressing loopholes in current bioethics laws, highlighted by the scandal involving scientist Hwang Woo-suk's fabricated stem cell studies last year, the ministry said yesterday ... The Health Ministry and the government bioethics panel have been working on a revision of the bioethics law, vowing for strict regulations in the procurement of human eggs after the Hwang Woo-suk scandal ... The scandal revealed loopholes... (Korea Herald, Korea)
In potential precedent, jury considering whether doctor wrongfully prolonged life Nov 10, 2006
Neumann, diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and a seizure disorder, wanted the legacy of a peaceful death after losing a daughter to leukemia and another to esophageal cancer, according to Marnie Poncy, supervising attorney with the bioethics law project of the Palm Beach Legal Aid Society, which is helping litigate the case. Neumann's living will directed that life-prolonging treatments be withheld if she was in the process of dying or if there was little likelihood she would return to a state... (WorldNetDaily)
Doctors in the dock over Hwang stem cell fraud Sep 19, 2006
The doctor who provided samples of human eggs to disgraced scientist Hwang Woo-suk for his stem cell research asserted yesterday that he did not violate the nation's bioethics law ... Chang, who is charged with violating the bioethics law, provided over 1,564 human eggs from women who were receiving fertility treatment, and waived about 38 million won worth of fees for their treatment ... Hwang also claimed he discussed ethical issues with Chang prior to receiving the donors' eggs to guarantee... (Korea Herald, Korea)
Pay first or go: JFK adopts policy to cut number of emergency room visits Aug 1, 2006
Marnie Poncy, a nurse and supervising attorney for the bioethics law project at the Palm Beach Legal Aid Society, said more free community health clinics, with better hours, are needed to help those with ailments. She doesn't fault individual hospitals for implementing new policies to combat overcrowding, but Poncy said the problem is far bigger than one hospital can control. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Web Site Encourages Blacklist of Med-Mal Plaintiffs Jul 25, 2006
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I faked embryo cloning data, admits scientist Jul 5, 2006
He is also accused of fraud and violating bioethics law in the way he procured eggs for his research. The trial continues. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Scientist admits ordering juniors to falsify cell data Jul 5, 2006
A disgraced South Korean scientist admitted yesterday that he ordered subordinates to falsify stem cell data in a 2005 paper, but denied violating a bioethics law. Hwang Woo-suk testified at the second hearing of a trial in which he is accused of accepting funds under false pretences, embezzlement and purchasing human eggs for research. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Orders to fake data on cell research Jul 5, 2006
A DISGRACED South Korean scientist admitted yesterday to ordering subordinates to falsify stem cell data in a 2005 paper, but he denied violating a bioethics law. Hwang Woo-suk testified at the second hearing of a trial in which he is accused of accepting funds under false pretences, embezzlement and violating the law by purchasing human eggs for research. (Advertiser Adelaide)
South Korean scientist admits falsifying stem cell study Jul 5, 2006
Hwang Woo-suk, who falsely claimed breakthroughs in creating stem cells from cloned human embryos, testified at the second hearing of a trial in which he is accused of accepting funds under false pretenses, embezzlement and violating the bioethics law by purchasing eggs for research. For a 2005 paper in the journal Science, Mr. Hwang acknowledged that he told researchers to make it appear as if they were basing their results on 11 cloned embryonic stem cell lines, rather than the two lines they... (Globe and Mail)
South Korea scientist says he was duped by juniors... Jul 4, 2006
96 million) in state funds and private donations as well as fraud and violating bioethics laws in procuring human eggs for his research. Misuse of state funds carries a penalty of up to 10 years' jail, while violating the bioethics law can lead to three years' imprisonment, prosecutors have said. (The Drudge Report)
Disgraced cloning scientist on trial Jun 21, 2006
Hwang also was accused of buying human eggs for research, a violation of the countrys bioethics law. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Trial For South Korean Stem Cell Researcher Begins Jun 21, 2006
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Hwang makes first court appearance Jun 20, 2006
Hwang was indicted last month on charges of fraud, embezzlement and bioethics law violations linked to fake stem-cell research, ending a five-month investigation ... Chang Sang-sik, president of Hanna Women's Clinic, is charged with violation of a bioethics law. (Korea Herald, Korea)
Research team led by Hwang disbanded Jun 2, 2006
He was indicted on charges of fraud, embezzlement and breach of a bioethics law. The elite school had previously sacked Hwang, its former veterinary professor, for his alleged involvement in the fabrication. (Korea Herald, Korea)
South Korean scientist indicted in cloning scandal May 20, 2006
He was also charged with using part of the funds to buy human eggs for his research in violation of the country's bioethics law. If convicted, Hwang could serve up to 10 years in jail. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
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It's also alleged that Hwang bought human eggs for research -- a violation of South Korea's bioethics law, the AP reported. . (Forbes)
Cloning scientist indicted on fraud and bioethics charges May 13, 2006
He also allegedly bought human eggs for research, a violation of the countrys bioethics law. State prosecutors accepted Hwangs longstanding claim that a junior researcher deceived him into believing his lab successfully created patient-specific stem cells from cloned embryos, a centrepiece of his purported research breakthrough. (Irish Examiner)
South Korean cloners indicted May 13, 2006
Hwang charged with fraud, embezzlement and violation of bioethics law ... Hwang was also charged with violating a bioethics law that outlaws the purchase of eggs for research. (Nature News Service)
Stem cell hero faces charges May 13, 2006
Senior prosecutor Lee In-kyu said yesterday that Hwang had been charged with fraud, embezzlement and bioethics law violations over the suspected illegal procurement of human ova ... Prosecutors have said the misuse of state research funds carries a jail term of up to 10 years, while a violation of the bioethics law can mean up to three years behind bars ... Hwang is suspected of using part of the funds to purchase human ova - in violation of a bioethics law that went into effect in 2005 - and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* Seoul indicts stem cell scientist May 13, 2006
Advertising South Korean prosecutors yesterday indicted disgraced cloning scientist Hwang Woo-suk for alleged fraud, embezzlement and violation of bioethics law in a scandal over faked stem cell research ... Hwang also paid money to receive human eggs for research, a violation of the country's bioethics law, Lee said ... Of the five researchers, one was indicted for obstruction of duty, three for fraud and one for violation of the bioethics law. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
S. Korea charges stem-cell pioneer May 12, 2006
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- South Korean prosecutors on Friday indicted disgraced cloning scientist Hwang Woo-suk for alleged fraud, embezzlement and violation of bioethics law in a scandal over faked stem cell research ... Hwang also paid money to receive human eggs for research, a violation of the country's bioethics law, Lee said ... Of the five researchers, one was indicted for obstruction of duty, three for fraud and one for violation of the bioethics law. (CNN -- International)
South Korea Will Indict Stem Cell Researcher Hwang for Fraud, Embezzlement May 12, 2006
Prosecutors also will indict Hwang's fellow researchers Lee Byung Chun, Kang Sung Geun and Yoon Hyun Soo for fraud, and Jang Sang Shik for breaching the bioethics law. None of them answered phone calls seeking comment. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Scientist Hwang indicted for fraud May 12, 2006
He says the professor used part of the money to purchase human eggs from donors in violation of South Korea bioethics law. Hwang also donated money to leading politicians and executives of large conglomerates that had made donations to his research team, Mr Lee says. (ABC News Online, Australia)
S.Korea cancels licence of stem cell scientist Hwang Mar 17, 2006
The criteria was set in a new bioethics law that came into effect in January 2005 ... Prosecutors are investigating Hwang and his team for criminal fraud for suspected misuse of state funds and violating the bioethics law through suspected illegal procurement of human ova. (Reuters AlertNet)
Stem cell scientists undeterred by Korean scandal Feb 19, 2006
Prosecutors said they are investigating Hwang's team for suspected fraudulent use of state funds and suspicion of violating a bioethics law by illegally purchasing human egg cells to do their cloning work. They are also questioning, via e-mail, Dr. Gerald Schatten of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, who signed the disputed papers although didn't actively work in Hwang's lab. (Reuters UK -- Science)
Scientist set to answer S.Korea stem cell questions (Reuters) Feb 17, 2006
Prosecutors said they are investigating Hwang's team on suspected fraudulent use of state funds, which is punishable by up to 10 years' jail, and suspicion of violating a bioethics law by illegally purchasing human ova, punishable by up to three years' jail. RECOMMEND THIS STORY. (RSS - Yahoo News - Science)
New raids target disgraced scientist Feb 7, 2006
The raids came a day after a prosecution source said prosecutors had widened their criminal investigation into Hwangs team to see whether they had breached a bioethics law by illegally purchasing human eggs ... South Korea enacted a bioethics law in January 2005 aimed at raising ethical standards in stem-cell research and ensuring the countrys research met global practices ... It said women were paid for their donations, which would not necessarily have been illegal if the payments took... (MSNBC -- Health)
South Korea wants to question U.S. scientist Feb 7, 2006
The raid came a day after a prosecution source said prosecutors had widened their criminal investigation into Hwang's team to see whether they had breached a bioethics law by illegally purchasing human eggs ... South Korea's bioethics law allows for therapeutic cloning for embryonic stem-cell research, but bans human cloning. (MSNBC -- Health)
What lessons should be learned from S.Korean researcher's scandal? Jan 11, 2006
Earlier Tuesday, the ministry also said it plans to overhaul the nation's bioethics law in the first half of this year, including those sections related to human egg donation. The ministry is mulling to set up special bodies to manage the donated eggs so that the government can conduct supervise on the donation process. (People's Daily Online, China)
