Beyond fraud - Stem-cell research continues

Article Abstract:

Woo Suk Hwang of Seoul University in South Korea provide a case study of some of the worst aspects of high-profile, high-stakes global science and also include some reassuring elements. In 2004, Hwang and colleagues reported that it was possible to generate a human embryonic stem by transferring the nucleus of an adult somatic cell to an unfertilized oocyte which then progressed to the blastocyst stage.

South Korea, Case studies

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The leading edge of stem cell therapeutics

Article Abstract:

Stem cell technology characterizes an unlimited source of potentially functional human cells for basic research and regenerative medicine. Modern progress comprises improved cell culture conditions, long-term propagation, directed differentiation, and transplantation of both human embryonic and somatic stem cells.

United States, Science & research, Care and treatment, Research, Analysis, Cell culture, Brain damage, Clinical report

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Tackling medical futility in Texas

Article Abstract:

The article discusses in-depth the decision of the medical and ethics team to withdraw life support systems and the subsequent family reactions and acceptance of the decision.

Texas, All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Life Support Systems, Psychological aspects, Medical care decision-making authority (Law), Medical care decision making authority (Law)

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