“Three-parent embryos”. Child euthanasia. Ancient Native American remains

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Michael Cook Editor BioEdge

This week in BioEdge

Ancient Native American remains spark debate

by Michael Cook | Feb 16, 2014 |

How should the remains of our remote ancestors be disposed of?

Final triplet arrives five years later

by Michael Cook | Feb 16, 2014 |

From eight embryos come two boys in 2008 and a girl in 2013.

Brain-dead Canadian woman gives birth

by Michael Cook | Feb 16, 2014 |

More than six weeks after she suffered a devastating brain haemorrhage, Robyn Benson gave birth to a son.

New STAP stem cells questioned

by Michael Cook | Feb 16, 2014 |

After the high tide of enthusiasm comes the ebb tide of scepticism.

FDA to study "three-parent embryos"

by Michael Cook | Feb 16, 2014 |

Will it open the door to eugenics through genetic engineering?

Belgian lower house passes child euthanasia bill

by Michael Cook | Feb 16, 2014 |

Supporters claim that the measure is safe and that kids can give informed consent

Michael Cook
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