by Collectif | 12 Jun, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | MAP – Surrogacy
Originating from Twente in the Netherlands, two men contacted a surrogate mother in order to become parents. The surrogate mother was apparently inseminated with the couple’s sperm and it was agreed that the woman could continue to have intercourse with her...
by Collectif | 12 Jun, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | MAP – Surrogacy
The economic crisis in Greece is leading an increasing number of women to sell their eggs or become surrogate mothers. In this country, the supply of eggs is such that many laboratories are forced to export them to other European countries “in order not to lose...
by Collectif | 12 Jun, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | All other themes
On 31 May, Florida Governor, Rick Scott, validated a draft bill allowing the State to issue “stillborn certificates” in the event of miscarriages. These certificates will be issued on parental request, for miscarriages occurring between the...
by Collectif | 12 Jun, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | Conscientious objection
In the United States, Obamacare, which was adopted in 2010, obliged employees to provide social cover for their employees with particular focus on sterilisation, abortion and contraception. This measure was attacked by religious congregations who did not wish to...
by Collectif | 12 Jun, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | Embryo research and alternatives
A team of scientists at Zhengzhou University are preparing to initiate the first Chinese clinical trial using human embryo stem cells in an attempt to treat people with Parkinson’s disease. At the same time, a second team will start a study using human embryo...
by Collectif | 12 Jun, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | MAP – Surrogacy
Maria de Koninck, sociologist and Professor Emeritus at the Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, Quebec, believes that surrogacy should be “banned at all costs”. Two recent decisions forced the province to acknowledge the adoption of babies by Quebec...