results of survey
March 12, 2010 Hi there, I promised that I would give you a bit of feedback on the survey of our readers. We were happy...
BMJ editorial backs castration of sex offenders
Disputed by Italian doctors Simmering away in the pages of the British Medical Journal is a debate over the merits of surgical or chemical castration...
Reprogramming not so simple, stem cell researchers say
Differences over stem cell potentials Are iPS cells better than embryonic stem cells? For anyone interested in the ethical dimension of regenerative medicine, this is...
The lucrative business of baby-making
London conference in mid-April Most articles on IVF are written from the perspective of an anguished couple longing for a bundle of joy. The other...
Disabled girl should be sterilised, says Australian court
Is it in her best interest?An Australian court has authorised the sterilisation of an 11-year-old Queensland girl who is severely intellectually disabled. The girl, who...
Head of NIH on science and faith
Francis S. Collins writes book on compatibility of faith and science This post is not exactly about bioethics, but about the context of bioethics, at...
More pressure for UK assisted suicide
Patricia Hewitt, former Health Secretary, calls for Royal Commission More pressure this week in the UK to legalise assisted suicide. Vicki Wood, a seasoned euthanasia...
Dutch Parliament to debate euthanasia for anyone over 70
Group gathered 112,000 signaturesThe Dutch Parliament will debate a proposal to offer euthanasia for anyone over 70, whether or not they are terminally ill or...