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Special Feature: Stem cell cloning needs you

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

Deriving a stem cell line from a cloned human embryo still represents one of the most formidable scientific barriers in biology. Challenged with deep ethical questions, misled by high-profile research fraud, and obfuscated in the eyes of the public, it’s … Continue reading →

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A-conversation-with Woo-suk-hwang-and-shin-yong-moon-2-friends-242-eggs-and-a-breakthrough

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

For men who had just thrown a giant ethical bomb into the world of science, Dr. Woo Suk Hwang and Dr. Shin Yong Moon were dashing about Seattle last week in a remarkably relaxed mood. more

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‘Make IVF genetic screen routine’

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

All IVF embryos should be checked for genetic abnormalities before the pregnancy is allowed to go ahead, say international genetic experts. more

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“Designer baby” bid gets go-ahead

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

A couple from Leicester have been given permission by the fertility watchdog to have a “saviour sibling” in a bid to help their sick 20-month-old daughter. more

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Embryo checks ‘should be widened’

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

Embryo testing should be extended to check for faulty genes not guaranteed to cause disease, a report by the UK fertility watchdog recommends. more

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Science Anxiety

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

Many recent scientific advances in medicine and the life sciences involving genetic engineering leave many people concerned. Our new and increasing power to control heredity is based on a growing knowledge of our own genetic makeup as well as that … Continue reading →

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New row looms over embryo screening

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

Embryo screening should be extended to cover genes that may cause diseases but are not certain to do so, the regulatory body for fertility treatment has recommended. more

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First baby in Britain designed cancer-free

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

A WOMAN is pregnant with Britain`s first designer baby selected to prevent an inherited cancer, The Times can reveal. more

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HFEA approves embryo tests for hereditary cancer

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

The UK’s fertility treatment regulator has given the go-ahead for couples to test embryos to avoid passing on hereditary cancer. At its open meeting held on 10 May in Belfast, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) accepted a recommendation … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy test cuts risk to baby

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

I can foresee ethical problems if the test were to be made widely available – in some countries such as India and China there are significant imbalances in birth frequencies of boys and girls – probably due to selective termination … Continue reading →

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