Essay: A reminder why gene-edited embryos are a terrible idea
In an article first published on Religion News Service, CHARLES CAMOSY, associate professor of theological and social ethics at Fordham University in the US, argues that some key questions have to be answered before society permits gene editing…
MEDICAL ETHICS: CHARLIE GARD DIES AFTER SPARKING GLOBAL DEBATE ON THE ETHICS OF LIFE AND DEATH
CATHERINE PEPINSTER, of Religion News Service, reports from London on a case that provoked a debate on the ethics of life and death around the globe…
Essay: Charlie Gard outcome should favour life
Reflecting on the case of 11-month-old British baby Charlie Gard which has provoked headlines around the world this week, MAL FLETCHER argues that the outcome should have a bias toward preserving life…
MEDICAL ETHICS: BRITISH BABY ON LIFE SUPPORT DRAWS IN POPE, TRUMP
The situation of terminally ill British child Charlie Gard has made headlines around the world. DANICA KIRKA and NICOLE WINFIELD, in an article which comes via Religion News Service, explain what the case is all about…
Essay: Hybrid stem cell research – a step too far
MAL FLETCHER says that providing funding for hybrid stem cell research goes too far and places too much power in the hands of scientists…