Belgian lower house passes child euthanasia bill
Supporters claim that the measure is safe and that kids can give informed consent A bill permitting euthanasia for children has passed the lower house...
Which part of “legal, safe and rare” don’t you agree with?
This week's news that the abortion rate in the US has fallen to its lowest level in 40 years – since Roe v. Wade –...
UK releases report on animals in research
The government has refused to cap the number of experiments, but affirms its commitment to welfare. The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to decreasing...
We must stand firm on brain-death standard, says NEJM
Two controversies over brain dead women should not weaken a united front on brain death, say bioethicists. Two recent controversies over “brain-dead” patients have obviously...
Child euthanasia law expected this week in Belgium
But the bill has been condemned by members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Note: an earlier edition of BioEdge misrepresented a...
Synthetic gametes could enable homosexuals to have children
The sooner the better, contends an American bioethicist. With stem cell technology constantly advancing, the dream of artificial (or synthetic) gametes comes ever closer. Last...
Evidence-based medicine comes under attack
UK critics claim that it is not transparent and tainted by commercial interests. In the eyes of doctors and the public, evidence-based medicine is the...
The scandal of wasted research dollars
In the BMJ and The Lancet leading researchers complain that much medical research is seriously flawed. Twenty years ago, a British statistician complained in the...
At least we can agree on something
Both sides of the abortion debate loathe Dr Stephen Brigham, an Ivy League grad who operates a string of East Coast clinics. Dr Stephen Brigham...
Welcome to our new newsletter
Hi there, Back again. It's been a long time between drinks. Unfortunately, after a Christmas break, we had to deal with a mountain of other...
Stunning discovery creates ethical stem cells
Immersing cells in acid creates pluripotent stem cells? Who could believe that? But it could be the future. It’s the ultimate confirmation of the notion...
Disgraced South Korean cloning expert making a comeback
With the help of loyal supporters and the government Hwang Woo-suk is forging a new career. Left: Hwang with Snuppy, the first cloned dog (Ahn...