by Collectif | 21 Jul, 2014 | Bioethics press synthesis | Embryo research and alternatives
The Nature Communications journal has published an article in which scientists at the UC Davis School of Medicine and Schriners Hospitals for Children (North California) have just identified the role of astroglial cells (that support neurones) in the...
by Collectif | 21 Jul, 2014 | Bioethics press synthesis | Bioethics Law
In the Governance journal and BioEdge, Annabelle Littoz-Monet* emphasises the fact that, although bioethicists are authorised to advise policy makers independently in order to ensure that the latter make the “right” decisions, she notes that, in...
by Collectif | 20 Jul, 2014 | Bioethics press synthesis | Genome
The July edition of the ESPRIT journal is devoted to “speculations on genetics”. Gènéthique reviews this packed and relevant document throughout the week, focusing on summaries of the 5 articles it contains, the sixth one having already been mentioned. Today:...
by Collectif | 20 Jul, 2014 | Bioethics press synthesis | Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Twenty years ago, India adopted a law banning prenatal gender tests in order to prevent numerous gender selective abortions against girls. However, the legislation does not seem to have been applied. According to a recent UNICEF report, India has lost over 10 million...
by Collectif | 15 Jul, 2014 | Bioethics press synthesis | Abortion - Medical termination of Pregnancy(MTP)
A Government delegation made a promise before the UN Council of Human Rights to carry out a constitutional referendum to no longer “violate human rights” with regard to abortion legislation. Justice Minister, Frances Fitzgerald, who headed the...
by Collectif | 14 Jul, 2014 | Bioethics press synthesis | Organ donation
Last week, the Council of Europe adopted a convention against the trafficking of human organs. It will come into force once all Member States have signed, i.e. between the end of 2014 and the start of 2015. “The purpose of this convention is to prevent...