South Korea scandal rocks stem cell community

Article Abstract:

The recognition of Noo-Suk Hwans, the South Korean cloning star about the source of eggs used in his research has raised several scientific and ethical questions on the stem cell community. Various inquires and tests are being conducted to examine the situation and to verify the demonstration of the ability of creating stem cell lines from cloned human embryos effectively and efficiently.

South Korea, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Legal/Government Regulation, Research Personnel, Cases, Research scientists, Research fraud, Stem cell research, Noo-Suk Hwans

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New York City foster home accused of unethical AIDS drug trials

Article Abstract:

Federal agencies are investigating allegations of misconduct in AIDS drug trials using children in New York City foster care. However, most researchers agree that pediatric drugs should be tested in children because children react to diseases and drugs differently than adults do.

Science & research, New York, Research, Investigations, Crimes against, AIDS (Disease), Foster children

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Emergency trials of blood substitutes skirt ethical questions

Article Abstract:

The controversies related to Northfield PolyHeme phase 3 clinical trial to treat severe blood loss at accident scenes without obtaining consent from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reported.

United States, Informed consent (Medical law), Informed consent, United States. Food and Drug Administration

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