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Bioethicists Concerned over Japan’s Chimera Embryo Regulations
Katarina Zimmer | Apr 4, 2019 | 5 min read
Many researchers see the move to relax the rules as a welcome change, yet some are worried the revisions don’t take public concerns enough into consideration.
Debating Bioethics Openly
Declan Fahy & Matthew C. Nisbet | Jul 1, 2013 | 4 min read
Researchers and bioethicists need to take advantage of events such as the recent publication of the HeLa genome to engage the public on topics of privacy, biobank regulation, and more.
Scientists Raise Concerns About Revisions to Human Research Regulations
Katarina Zimmer | Feb 19, 2019 | 6 min read
Authors of a new paper take issue with revisions to regulations on biospecimen research enacted last month, and argue that cell lines should be treated differently from other biospecimens.
Opinion: Talking Genomics
Trevor Quirk | Nov 13, 2012 | 5 min read
The crucial importance of language in the debate over the regulation of direct-to-consumer genetic tests
Policy questions and some answers
Eugene Russo(erusso@the-scientist.com) | Apr 14, 2003 | 4 min read
AAAS colloquium explores problems and priorities for US science and technology.
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Ancient DNA Boom Underlines a Need for Ethical Frameworks
Amanda Heidt | Jan 27, 2022 | 10+ min read
The field of ancient DNA, which combines archaeology and anthropology with cutting-edge genetics, is requiring scientists to have frank conversations about when research is justified and who it benefits.
A Look Back At NBAC
Eugene Russo | Oct 10, 1999 | 9 min read
Despite the presence of Hurricane Floyd and the resulting absence of more than half of the members, the National Bioethics Advisory Commission (NBAC) convened its 34th meeting Sept. 16-17 in Arlington, Va. The location of the meeting--a modest, drab hotel conference room--belied the serious subject matter of the day: "international bioethics," a preliminary consideration of bioethical regulations for research that runs between borders and cultures. It's the latest of an array of tough topics t
No decision on stem cells
Eugene Russo(erusso@the-scientist.com) | Jan 15, 2004 | 3 min read
US President's Council on Bioethics takes no position in 400-page report
The Year in Pathogens
Molly Sharlach | Dec 28, 2014 | 4 min read
Ebola, MERS, and enterovirus D68; polio eradication efforts; new regulations on potentially dangerous research
The Rule Of Law
Franklin Hoke | Oct 1, 1995 | 3 min read
While scientists and bioethicists work out their relative contributions to ethical debates, both say that many of the most important issues will eventually be resolved by yet another professional group-lawyers. The regulations and policy guidelines produced by various federal panels and commissions are often largely written by lawyer members. In addition, researchers and ethicists say that, given the social and economic realities of present-day society, new laws will be needed to fully guarante

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