Human Embryos
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First reported synthetic human embryo sparks ethical concerns, creates questions
Cambridge University researchers developed the world’s first synthetic human embryo models using stem cells but without using an egg or... Read more
Catholic columnist: ‘Brave new world’ of embryo experimentation could sharpen Communion debate
Recent developments regarding experimentation on human embryos could force a larger conflict between Catholic Democratic politicians and U.S. bishops on... Read more
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
Embryonic IQ tests could ‘screen’ for less intelligent children, firm says
A company claims to have developed a new test that will permit parents to test and screen embryos for intelligence... Read more
Embryo gene-editing poses inescapable ethical problems, critic says
Genetic editing of human embryos, even in special circumstances, ignores the complex ethical problems related to creating and destroying human... Read more
First human embryos edited in the USA. Here's why it's problematic.
Researchers in Oregon have announced that they have successfully altered genes in a human embryo for the first time in... Read more
'Embryo jewelry' a sign we've taken the wrong path, IVF critic says
For one critic, a report that IVF-conceived embryos are being cremated and turned into jewelry for their mothers shows the... Read more
European Commission rejects pro-life citizens’ initiative
The European Commission has rejected the pro-life citizens’ initiative “One of Us,” which sought to ban E.U. funding for research... 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
Cardinal 'deeply' troubled by human cloning development
Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley called the successful production of embryonic stem cells by cloning human embryos an “abuse” which ignores... Read more
