Fat stem cells to repair breasts
Could be useful for cosmetic enhancement in the futureJapanese doctors have successfully used fat stem cells to repair breasts after lumpectomies. Although the study only...
IVF fertile source of cash in Australia
Leading fertility clinic sold to private investors In a sign of the profitability of fertility services, control of one of the world's most renowned clinics,...
Victoria to legalise surrogacy
Government announces changes to outdated fertility legislation In a long-anticipated move, the Australian state of Victoria has announced that it will allow not-for-profit surrogacy, and...
Are embryonic stem cells ideal for drug testing?
Embryonic stem cell may not be as good as scientists forecast One possible use for controversial human embryonic stem cells, apart from possible therapies and...
Twins separated as part of psychiatric experiment
New York women separated at birth without informing adoptive parents Two American women have discovered a dark secret behind their adoption in the late 1960s....
Ethics sparked stem cell discovery
Shinya Yamanaka had qualms about embryo destruction Ethical qualms moved Japanese scientist Shinya Yamanaka to work on reprogramming, his stunning recent breakthrough in stem cell...
Reprogramming works in mice
New cells cure animals of sickle cell anaemia Reprogrammed cells have apparently cured sickle cell anaemia in mice, a development which scientists say proves that...
Save the planet: tax babies
Australian academics propose levy on newbornsTwo Australian medical academics made world headlines this week by endorsing a Chinese model of population control to reduce the...
Childless to protect the planet
British woman says children add to pollution and greenhouse gasesThe notion that children are a form of pollution has true believers outside Australia. London's Daily...
Hospital faces closure over Catholic principles
London hospital could be closed over abortion and sterilization A Catholic hospital, renowned as the "poshest place to push" in Britain, faces an uncertain future...
Dignitas finds new home in Zurich
Assisted suicide group settles into old bowling ball factoryAfter being ostracised by neighbours and municipalities, the Swiss assisted suicide group Dignitas has found a home...
Scrap Hippocratic Oath, say Italian doctors
Ancient oath bans abortion and euthanasiaSome senior Italian doctors have called for the Hippocratic Oath, which all doctors take at the beginning of their career,...