Regulation

Closing the season for stem cell tourism

Michael Cook | 05 August 2011

Nearly a decade ago, the media’s enthusiasm for embryonic stem cell research was boundless. It was depicted as a superhighway to miraculous cures for Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, cancer, spinal cord injuries, diabetes and many more. The courage of a paralysed Superman, Christopher Reeve, symbolized the hope sparked by stem cell scientists.

France finally updates its bioethics

Michael Cook | 25 June 2011

France will soon have a new bioethics law. After months of debate, by a vote of 170 to 157, the Senate approved a bill which offers something for each side of the debate.

Philadelphia doctor charged with murder over abortion clinic

Michael Cook | 25 January 2011

Doctor indicted for murder and infanticide

Resignations plague Canada’s fertility watchdog

Jared Yee | 04 June 2010

Agency still toothless