July 19, 2006
The law would have required large employers in the state such as Wal-Mart (on whose behalf the challenge was filed) to spend 8% of payroll on employee health care. A federal judge rejected the law on the grounds that it … Read More
July 19, 2006
Associated Press: This bill would support the taking of innocent human life of the hope of finding medical benefits for others. It crosses a moral boundary that our society needs to respect, so I vetoed it.–President Bush
July 19, 2006
Michael Fumento weighs in on a recent controversy over the actual number of diseases and conditions that adult stem cells help. He points out For that matter, aspirin is a drug but by [the writers and editors of Science] standards … Read More
July 19, 2006
Francis Collins, head of the Human Genome Project, has a written a book entitled, The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief. Looking at the reviews on Amazon, people of faith are receiving the book favorably, but it … Read More
July 19, 2006
National Review online has an article on an attack in the House of Representatives on the “alternatives†bill that passed the Senate 100-0 yesterday. In the article, Richard Doerflinger refutes point by point a memo sent around by Representatives Mike … Read More
July 19, 2006
A number of sources are reporting that the Senate has passed the bill that would expand federal funding for embryonic stem cell research 63-37. From a press briefing by White House spokesman Tony Snow: There is an enormous amount of … Read More
July 18, 2006
Francks on Ramesh Ponnuru’s Party of Death.
July 18, 2006
In response to the stem cell debate underway in the Senate, Wired has updated their stem cell overview.
July 17, 2006
Tuesday’s Washington Journal (C-SPAN) is scheduled to have Leon Kass and Hilary Bok at 7:30 am, Senator Santorum at 8:10 am, and Senator Harkin at 8:40 am (all times Eastern). C-SPAN also has brief overviews of the stem cell legislation … Read More
July 17, 2006
As you no doubt know, there is quite a bit going on vis-à -vis stem cells this week. The Senate is engaged in debate over a trio of stem cell related bills. S. 2754 – Alternative Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapies Enhancement … Read More
July 7, 2006
In 2002 I changed my stem cells course because of a horrifying vision – the image of millions of desperate and trusting humans holding plates of hope to an empty sky. James P. Kelly, a paralyzed research advocate, on why … Read More
July 6, 2006
I try not to use the heading “Required Reading†too often, but mercatornet.com’s interview with James L. Sherley, Associate Professor of Biological Engineering at MIT, really is a must-read on the topic of embryo research generally and stem cell and … Read More
July 5, 2006
It has been 10 years since Dolly the sheep was born, and Time this week carries an article delving into the topic of mammalian cloning. A decade later, scientists are starting to come to grips with just how different Dolly … Read More
June 27, 2006
The first issue of Salvo is now available on newsstands and for subscription. Salvo is dedicated to exposing and debunking the destructive cultural myths that have undercut human dignity, all but destroyed the notions of virtue and morality, and slowly … Read More
June 26, 2006
Today’s edition of USA Today features a pair of Op-Eds on providing financial incentives for organ donation. USA Today’s editorial board takes the position “Organ donations fall short; financial incentives can help,†and chair of the National Kidney Foundation, Charles … Read More
June 20, 2006
The issue of preimplantation genetic diagnosis has been getting a lot of attention recently (Reuters, The Sunday Times, AP, Slate, PBS, Washington Post). In response, I’d like to draw your attention to several articles that address the topic: Designer Genes: … Read More
June 19, 2006
Do No Harm: The Coalition of Americans for Research Ethics has updated their list of “Benefits of Stem Cells to Human Patients.†They now list 70 diseases or conditions that are being treated with stem cells from adult (or non-embryonic) … Read More
June 16, 2006
If you look at all the discussions surrounding biotechnology, I feel that we are clearly focusing too much on ethics. Toine Manders, Dutch liberal member of the European Parliament, on discussions in the European Parliament about stem cell research. From … Read More
June 15, 2006
On May 25, the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights held a hearing on the topic, “The Consequences of Legalized Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia.†Eight people testified at the hearing, and transcripts of their … Read More
June 14, 2006
The Chronicle of Higher Education has an online discussion going over the issue of emergency situation clinical trials. In a dozen or so scientific studies since 1996, people have been serving as medical guinea pigs unwittingly. Under a federal rule, … Read More
June 14, 2006
Genetic genealogy: Who’s Your Great-Great-Great-Great-Granddaddy? Genetic genealogy in its commercial form is barely five years old, but the hunt for famous ancestors is in full swing. In England, a favorite is William the Conqueror, or, barring that, one of his … Read More
June 14, 2006
Do No Harm: The Coalition of Americans for Research Ethics is hosting a reception/briefing in Washington, D.C., on June 20, featuring patients who have been helped by adult and cord blood stem cell treatments. The event will feature wines from … Read More
June 13, 2006
Australian internet magazine mercator.net has a powerful review of a new book, Defiant Birth: Women Who Resist Medical Eugenics that introduces readers to women who “are, in a sense, genetic outlaws.â€
June 12, 2006
Wesley J. Smith responds to a San Francisco Chronicle article (on the beginnings of a push to take California Prop 71-style legislation to other states) by pointing out how it confirms things he’s been saying for years.
June 12, 2006
The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) has recently posted an interview with Leon Kass, who is currently the Hertog Fellow in Religion, Philosophy, and Culture at the AEI. In the interview, Kass reflects on a wide range of topics from his … Read More
