CBHD Statement on Recent Developments in Alternative Methods for Obtaining Pluripotent Stem Cells
The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity (CBHD) applauds creative, ethical thinking in the search for new techniques for producing stem cells without harming human embryos.

GPPC Report Ignores its Own Irony: Values are Vital in the Embryonic Stem Cell Research Debate
A report released today by The Genetics and Public Policy Center, summarizing the responses of the 2212 people who successfully participated in a survey on embryonic stem cell (ESC) research

The Sanctity of Human Life
Human beings have the privilege of being able to think both absolutely and abstractly

The Importance of Theological Understanding
The development of an understanding of bioethics which is rooted in the health care professions and set within the context of Christian faith will neither answer all our current problems nor readily commend itself to the secularists who largely adorn the

Project to document ethical issues in asylum seeker treatment
A new project at Monash University is documenting the significant ethical dilemmas faced by medical and other health care practitioners working in Australia's asylum seeker system.

Penn researchers examine the effects of meditation on early cognitive impairment
First study at Penn's new 'Center for Spirituality and the Mind,' created to explore relationships between spirituality and science in the human brain

Penn bioethicst challenges scientists to lead the public in discussions about their work
Failure to do so may result in misunderstandings and missed opportunities

Researchers offer proof-of-concept for Altered Nuclear Transfer
Scientists have successfully demonstrated that a theoretical-and controversial-technique for generating embryonic stem cells is indeed possible, at least in mice.

The Ethics Of Prolonging Life In Foetuses And The Newborn
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics today announced a new Working Party to consider issues surrounding the prolonging of life in foetuses and the newborn.

Stem-cell research and reproductive cloning laws should be separate
The author of a Public Policy article in an issue of THE LANCET discusses recent failures of international organisations to establish clear policies with regard to stem-cell research and reproductive cloning.

Experts warn that misconceptions about "grey goo" could harm the opportunities of the poor in developing countries
Prince Charles' claims about nanotechnology could widen the chasm between have and have-not countries and damage the emerging nanotechnology industry in the developing world.

Sex selection for social reasons unlikely to skew gender balance in Germany and UK
Allowing sex selection for social reasons would be highly unlikely to skew the gender balance

Genetically modified crops: ethical and social issues
The Report recommended that, if the introduction of genetically modified crops in developing countries could be shown to be a cost-effective way to reduce malnutrition, there was a moral imperative to encourage the application of GM technology.

New Vision of Computer Forensic Science: Need of Cyber Crime Law
A Cyber space is a virtual space that has become as important as real space for business, education and politics.

Patient Deaths in New Orleans: Mercy Killing or Palliative Care?
On July 18, 2006 Dr. Anna Pou, a surgeon and respected medical school professor, and two nurses, Cheri A. Landry and Lori L. Budo were arrested on suspicion of second degree murder.

Informed consent for local anesthesia
Laws regarding informed consent vary from country to country.

Ethics takes time, but not that long
Time and communication are important aspects of the medical consultation.

Attitudes and behaviors of Japanese physicians concerning withholding and withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for end-of-life patients: results from an Internet survey
Evidence concerning how Japanese physicians think and behave in specific clinical situations that involve withholding or withdrawal of medical interventions for end-of-life or frail elderly patients is yet insufficient.

An eight-year follow-up national study of medical school and general hospital ethics committees in Japan
The purpose of this study was to describe the characteristics and developments of ethics committees established at medical schools and general hospitals in Japan.

Microbicide research in developing countries: have we given the ethical concerns due consideration?
HIV prevention research has been fraught with ethical concerns since its inception.