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Bishops condemn stem cell research
Catholic bishops on Friday condemned the destruction of human embryos for stem cell research as a "gravely immoral act" in the organization's first formal statement on the issue.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted 191-1 to adopt the statement, without debate or discussion.
"Harvesting these 'embryonic stem cells' involves the deliberate killing of innocent human beings, a gravely immoral act," the organization said.
The identity of the one dissenter or the reason for his dissent was not made public at the gathering in Orlando.
Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, said ballots are signed but are destroyed after they are counted. Naumann said the reason for the 'no' vote could be as simple as a disagreement with the phrasing in the document.
"I'm assuming the person isn't going against the pope's teaching," Naumann said.
The bishops' vote to adopt the statement, which will be distributed to Catholics in a brochure, came without debate. Catholic bishops on Friday condemned the destruction of human embryos for stem cell research as a "gravely immoral act" in the organiz... more -
Tissue of dead humans to be cloned
Scientists are to be permitted to use tissue from dead people to create cloned human stem cells for research, under a legal change put forward by the government.
Health ministers have proposed that laboratories should be allowed to use stored human tissue to create cloned embryonic stem cells without the explicit consent of the tissue donor. This would allow research to be done on tissue donated for medical research as long as 30 years ago. Scientists would also be able to use cells from people who have died since they donated their tissue or who cannot be contacted.
Scientists are to be permitted to use tissue from dead people to create cloned human stem cells for research, under a legal change put... more -
UK lawmakers approve embryo research
LONDON - British lawmakers voted Monday to approve controversial plans to allow the use of animal-human embryos for research. The proposed laws, the first major review of embryo science in Britain for almost 20 years, have provoked stormy debate — pitting Prime Minister Gordon Brown and scientists against religious leaders, anti-abortion campaigners and a large number of lawmakers.
Brown has said he believes scientists seeking to use mixed animal-human embryos for stem cell research into diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's are on a moral mission to improve — and save — millions of lives.
The process involves injecting an empty cow or rabbit egg with human DNA. A burst of electricity is then used to trick the egg into dividing regularly, so that it becomes a very early embryo, from which stem cells can be extracted.
Scientists say the embryos would not be allowed to develop for more than 14 days, and are intended to address the shortage of human embryos available for stem cell research.
By allowing such mixed embryo experiments, Britain is expected to maintain its reputation as a leading center for stem cell research.
Unlike the United States, where such research is tightly controlled, British scientists say the progressive environment in the U.K. has led to many firsts, including the world's first test tube baby and cloned animal.
But opponents warn that an easing of laws on creating the embryos could lead to the genetic engineering of human beings.
Legislators voted 336 to 176 against a proposed ban on research using animal-human embryos and by 286 to 223 against a separate proposal covering a specific type of animal-human embryos.
Human Genetics Alert, a science watchdog in favor of the ban, claims the laws could lead to the creation of genetically modified "designer babies."
"Once we start down the road to human genetic modification, it will be very difficult to turn back," the group warned in a briefing paper for lawmakers. LONDON - British lawmakers voted Monday to approve controversial plans to allow the use of animal-human embryos for research. The prop... more -
Living jacket made up of embryonic stem cells dies
A small jacket made up of embryonic stem cells taken from mice, had to be euthanized because it was growing too quickly for it's own support system. Why grow a jacket?... It was art and the director at the art show is feeling pretty guilty about her mercy killing. A small jacket made up of embryonic stem cells taken from mice, had to be euthanized because it was growing too quickly for it's own s... more
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UK's first human-cow embryos created
Scientists at Newcastle University have successfully created human-cow hybrid embryos that grew for three days. This achievement, they believe, forms a crucial first step towards being able to supply stem cells for research into untreatable conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The embryos are 99.9% human and 0/1% cow. Their goal is to grow such embryos for six days and then extract stem cells for research. They used cow eggs because of the scarcity of human eggs for research, and they insist that the embryos would never be implanted in a woman.
This achievement comes just days after fierce condemnation from religious groups that forced Gordon Brown to give MPs a vote on the human fertilization and embryology bill. Scientists at Newcastle University have successfully created human-cow hybrid embryos that grew for three days. This achievement, they... more -
are you fuckin kiddin??
are you kiddin? I am going to die..
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why?
Why is waterboarding such a big problem to people? In my opinion if any type of criminal is hideing information from any police or govement agent and they know he's hideing something they need to do want ever it takes to get the infor and protect the crounty I live in. Why is waterboarding such a big problem to people? In my opinion if any type of criminal is hideing information from any police or gov... more
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Huckabee Is Trying to Have It Both Ways
Huckabee says he will not offer federal funding for stem cell research; but at the same time he won't take action to stop private research. Huckabee says he will not offer federal funding for stem cell research; but at the same time he won't take action to stop private rese... more
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The Traveler
Stem cell research could potentially cure numerous diseases, provide new ways of healing serious injuries and even extend our life spans.
But does it depend on unethical medical practices to succeed? Stem cell research could potentially cure numerous diseases, provide new ways of healing serious injuries and even extend our life spa... more -
Hooked on Embryonics
What are stem cells? What do stem cells do? Why cant our politicians in Washington D.C. figure this out? Is there anyone out there that can explain things and make the world a better place? There is one man who can get to the core of these kinds of issues and that man is Joe Hanson. In this Whats Wrong With pod Joe talks to the experts and hits the streets to find out what all the fuss is about. What are stem cells? What do stem cells do? Why cant our politicians in Washington D.C. figure this out? Is there anyone out there th... more
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Why Science Can't Save the GOP
The Stem-Cell War is far from over. The new "breakthrough" was apparently made with cells from the skin... of a human embryo.
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After Stem-Cell Breakthrough, the Work Begins
Biologists were electrified on Tuesday, when scientists in Japan and Wisconsin reported that they could turn human skin cells into cells that behave like embryonic stem cells, able to grow indefinitely and to potentially turn into any type of tissue in the body. Biologists were electrified on Tuesday, when scientists in Japan and Wisconsin reported that they could turn human skin cells into cel... more
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Stem Cell Research is a really good thing
To not research something that could be revolutionary and life-changing for someone is a terrible thing.
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Stem cell research is misunderstood
People don't really know or understand stem cell research.
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Stem Cells
A scientist, a priest, and two twin brothers walk into a bar...wait, wrong pod. A scientist, a priest, and two twin brothers talk candidly about stem cell research, and the explosive controversy that surrounds the issue. A scientist, a priest, and two twin brothers walk into a bar...wait, wrong pod. A scientist, a priest, and two twin brothers talk can... more
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Skin cells made to mimic stem cells
Two research groups have found different genetic recipes to give ordinary skin cells the power to turn into virtually any kind of human tissue, just as embryonic stem cells do.
If the recipes live up to their promise, they could someday end the ethical debate over embryonic stem cell research and usher in an era when a person's own cells could be manipulated to mend a broken spinal cord, heal a damaged heart or regenerate other failing tissues. Two research groups have found different genetic recipes to give ordinary skin cells the power to turn into virtually any kind of huma... more -
Human Cloning: What do you think?
South Korean scientists have cloned 30 human embryos to obtain cells they hope could one day be used to treat disease.
Some believe the technology is a great breakthrough, but others have profound moral concerns.
Check out these viewpoints from leading scientists, and then add your own! South Korean scientists have cloned 30 human embryos to obtain cells they hope could one day be used to treat disease. ... more -
First Monkey Embryo Cloned
Scientists in Oregon have cloned humans' closest cousin. On the day of the announcement, we spent time at the primate facility where it all happened. See what the doctor who did it has to say.
Produced by: Jay Rymeski & Tristan McAllister Scientists in Oregon have cloned humans' closest cousin. On the day of the announcement, we spent time at the primate facility where i... more
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