Stem cells - why wait?

Article Abstract:

The National Institutes of Health have established moral and ethical guidelines for stem cell research. Once in effect, these guidelines remain less valuable until the US Congress lifts restrictions on creating embryonic stem cell lines by scientists whose research is federally funded.

Social policy, Ethical aspects, United States. National Institutes of Health, Stem cells

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Polio eradication: the endgame

Article Abstract:

The World Health Organization in 1988 began a campaign to eradicate polio by 2000 and wild-type virus for at least 3 years afterwards. The campaign, while not entirely successful, has spent $2.5 bil and has decreased paralytic polio cases by 95%.

Planning, Prevention, Poliomyelitis, Vaccination, World Health Organization

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Gene therapy: cautious optimism

Article Abstract:

News from a conference of the American Society for Gene Therapy is presented. Topics addressed include the risks and benefits of gene therapy and ways to increase the public's knowledge of genetic research innovations.

World, Research, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Gene therapy, Genetic research

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