Embryonic Stem Cell Research
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Bioethicists deplore relaxation of 14-day limit on human embryo research
The International Society for Stem Cell Research has dropped the decades-old rule. Read more
Senators introduce bill to stop federally funded embryonic stem cell research
The Patients First Act would reverse President Barack Obama’s 2009 executive order that allowed for federally-funded research at NIH using... Read more
Food and Drug Administration signs controversial contract with fetal tissue provider
Legislators, pro-life groups, and ethicists have condemned a new government contract to obtain human tissue from aborted children for use... Read more
No research justifies the use of human embryos, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said that there is no outcome that can justify the use or destruction of embryos for scientific purposes... Read more
'One of Us' coalition to defend human life, dignity in Europe
Citizens of 28 European countries belonging to 25 different organizations defending life and human dignity have come together to form... Read more
Ohio archdiocese urges 'ice bucket' funds for pro-life research center
Chances are you've viewed at least one video this week of someone dumping a bucket of ice water over their... Read more
Funding for adult stem cell research increasing, report finds
A recent report has found that research on ethically-sourced adult stem cells is rising in popularity, leaving advocates pointing to... Read more
Cloning shows science must dialogue with philosophy
The recent production of stem cells from cloned human embryos has prompted a researcher to consider the need for scientists... Read more
New book shows adult stem cells as medical 'paradigm shift'
The recent explosion of success in using adult stem cells to treat and cure diseases marks a shift in the... Read more
Moral theologians reaffirm possible ethical stem cell advances
Although concerns have been raised about the unethical source of some cells used in Shinya Yamanaka’s efforts to reprogram cells... Read more
Nobel-winning stem cell work helps curtail embryonic research
Moral theologian Father Thomas Berg is praising the work of Shinya Yamanaka, the winner of this year's Nobel Prize in... Read more
