'Ethical' routes to stem cells highlight political divide

Article Abstract:

Religious and ethical concerns have forced the researchers to use different methods for deriving the human embryonic stem cells that do not involve the destruction of a viable embryo. Scientists, ethicists, and politicians are divided over the merits of the two techniques and hence the ethical and religious groups and many countries have restricted the research that can be done on stem cells.

Evaluation, Research ethics, Embryonic stem cells, Stem cell research

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Take a cell, any cell..

Article Abstract:

The efficient ways to reprogramme adult cell through fusion with embryonic stem cells (ES) are discussed. Various biochemical factors that are responsible for development of eggs and embryonic cells are identified.

Cell hybridization, Human cloning

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Deaf by design

Article Abstract:

Employing genetic diagnosis to avoid having a baby with a disability is controversial enough. However, a minority of deaf people would consider testing to ensure that they had a deaf child.

Genetic aspects, Deafness, Prenatal diagnosis

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