Category Archives: Biomedical research ethics

Hwang Woo-Suk Fired From U. for Faked Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Seoul National University officially fired disgraced scientist Hwang Woo-suk on Monday from his position as a professor of veterinary medicine because of his role in faking embryonic stem cell research. The decision was a formality because Hwang resigned from in … Continue reading

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Uncertain future for hybrid research

It sparked impassioned debate, but less than a year after parliament refused to ban hybrid human animal embryos scientists say a lack of funding means their research has been put on ice. Condemned as “Frankenstein” science by at least one … Continue reading

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