by Collectif | 24 Feb, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | MAP – Surrogacy
A team of scientists in Massachusetts has noted that the anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) could prevent chemotherapy-induced ovarian damage. Pre-clinical trials in mice have highlighted that this hormone stops the egg maturation process in the ovarian follicles[1]. This...
by Collectif | 24 Feb, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | Abortion - Medical termination of Pregnancy(MTP)
On 9 February, the Belgian Federal Parliament voted on a draft bill aimed at “allowing recognition of paternal parentage outside marriage from the start of pregnancy”. Thus, “a conceived child can be recognised at any point during pregnancy...
by Collectif | 24 Feb, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | End of life
In the Netherlands, there has been “unprecedented support” against the euthanasia of people with dementia. Three hundred and fifty doctors signed a petition expressing their refusal “to terminate the life of defenceless human beings”....
by Collectif | 24 Feb, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | Abortion - Medical termination of Pregnancy(MTP)
When the new American President revised the “Mexico policy” stipulating that no federal financing should assist international or foreign organisations practising or promoting abortion, the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation,...
by Collectif | 17 Feb, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | Abortion - Medical termination of Pregnancy(MTP)
On the occasion of the World Day for Life on Sunday, 5 February, Pope Francis called everyone to pray for the children who are “threatened by the interruption of pregnancy” (abortion) and persons at the end of life: “Every life is sacred. Let’s carry...
by Collectif | 17 Feb, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | Transhumanism
In Belgium, a sub-cutaneous microchip the size of a grain of rice has been implanted between the thumb and index finger of eight volunteers working for the NewFusion Company. The microprocessor allows them “to open the entrance door to the Company or activate...