by Henrianne DE PONTBRIAND | 2 Nov, 2018 | Bioethics press synthesis | MAP – Surrogacy
A Japanese study published in Human Reproduction highlights the reasons why embryo transfer after in-vitro fertilisation is more likely to result in the birth of twins. During natural pregnancy, the zygote can divide into two or three embryos. However, this phenomenon...
by Henrianne DE PONTBRIAND | 2 Nov, 2018 | Bioethics press synthesis | End of life
In face-to-face interviews, eight nurses from Ontario revealed that nurses wishing to exercise conscientious objection deemed ethically justifiable in the light of certain health care procedures, have no backing and require protection from their health care...
by Henrianne DE PONTBRIAND | 2 Nov, 2018 | Bioethics press synthesis | Abortion - Medical termination of Pregnancy(MTP)
On Wednesday, the Queensland Parliament in Australia voted on a bill which authorises abortion up to the 22nd week of pregnancy and beyond on “medical indication”. The text also provides for “a perimeter of 150 metres around abortion clinics, known...
by Henrianne DE PONTBRIAND | 2 Nov, 2018 | Bioethics press synthesis | Genome
A study in Susan Strome’s laboratory at the University of Santa Cruz demonstrates the importance of epigenetic information conveyed by sperm cells, and attempts to explain how this information is transmitted to descendants. Published in Nature Communications,...
by Henrianne DE PONTBRIAND | 2 Nov, 2018 | Bioethics press synthesis | Genome
In the Netherlands, sperm donor children could soon be offered a DNA test to identify their biological father. “Every child has the right to know his/her origins”, announced MP Carla Dik-Faber before parliament. “It’s important for a sense of...