by Collectif | 28 Jun, 2015 | Bioethics press synthesis | Genome
A debate is currently underway in the United States Chamber of Representatives to determine whether hereditary changes to the embryo genome should be authorised. This debate surfaced in April when Chinese scientists announced that they had succeeded in altering...
by Collectif | 25 Jun, 2015 | Bioethics press synthesis | Embryo research and alternatives
Switzerland and Ontario have decided to step up research into stem cells: Nescens, a subsidiary of Aevis Holding, is focussing on “the extraordinary therapeutic potential of stem cells”and is entering into partnership with the Swiss Stem Cell Bank in...
by Collectif | 24 Jun, 2015 | Bioethics press synthesis | Abortion - Medical termination of Pregnancy(MTP)
Following the example of South Carolina, Wisconsin and West Virginia, Ohio senators adopted a law on Friday (by 23 votes to 9) banning abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, the only exception being if the mother’s life is in jeopardy. Fourteen states have...
by Collectif | 24 Jun, 2015 | Bioethics press synthesis | MAP – Surrogacy
The Polish Parliament has just adopted a draft law on In-Vitro Fertilisation. The Civic Platform and Left MPs are celebrating the outcome whereas the Right and the Catholic Church are voicing their opposition to this legislation. Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz...
by Collectif | 23 Jun, 2015 | Bioethics press synthesis | MAP – Surrogacy
On 27 June, the Dutch Association, Woman on Waves, which advocates access to abortion and promotes legalisation of the latter in Europe, will arrange for a drone to take off from Frankfurt to “deliver abortion pills” in Poland where abortion is illegal. The...