Swiss doctor acquitted after assisted suicide
Changes could be afoot in Swiss legislation after a doctor was acquitted this week of violating regulations for assisted suicide. Changes could be afoot in...
Lost in translation
Hi there, I just finished reading the obituary of an American scholar of Persian studies – who had nothing whatsoever to do with bioethics, as...
Kevorkian’s paintings up for sale
The paintings may give some insight into the mind of Kevorkian, a doctor who claimed that he had helped 130 people to die over 20...
Euthanasia off the boil in Quebec
After the April 7 election, there may be less appetite for the controversial policy. Euthanasia may be off the legislative agenda in Quebec for a...
New service creates virtual babies for worried mothers
An American businesswoman and an Ivy League scientist have teamed up to create a sophisticated service for reducing genetic diseases for lesbian couples and single...
Tearful apology from Obokata
The Japanese woman at the centre of the latest stem cell scandal, Haruko Obokata, has apologised tearfully for her “carelessness, ignorance and immaturity”. Nikkan Sports'...
Belgian intensive care doctors back involuntary euthanasia
“Shortening the dying process by administering sedatives beyond what is needed for patient comfort can be not only acceptable but in many cases desirable”. Involuntary...
The bioethics of the search for MH370
Hi there, After a month of false leads and dashed hopes, it is time to question whether the search for the lost Malaysian Airlines flight...
Stem cell debacle déjà vu
Once again, a promising method comes unstuck after allegations of scientific misconduct. Haruko Obokata in better times (via LA Times) Once again, a major...
More stem cell fraud allegations: why?
How could a 30-year-old junior researcher at a leading institute report incredible results in the world’s leading science journal despite dubious data? It would be...
What are the problems with peer review?
Here is a quick and helpful video overview of concerns with the peer review process. Here is a quick and helpful video overview of concerns...
Australia recognises “non-specific sex” as legal option
The Australian High Court has ruled that people can be officially recognised as a non-specific sex. Norrie, in Sydney. EPA, via London Telegraph Because much...