Cloning

The process of creating an identical cell or organism, most often for therapeutic purposes
21 Dec 2008 | Permalink

Vatican Ethics Guide Stirs Controversy

Last week the Catholic Church's solidified its official position against the use of assisted reproductive technologies with the release of a new position paper, Dignitas Personae -– Latin for "the dignity of a person." It had been more than two decades since the Vatican had weighed in on issues like in vitro fertilization, embryo freezing, and embryo genetic testing. These technologies have grown significantly in use over the last 20 years.

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05 Dec 2008 | Permalink

CNN Drops Science-Tech Unit and Veteran Reporter

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that CNN's seven-person science and technology reporting group, led by anchor Miles O'Brien, has been shut down. The move is reportedly editorial, not economic. A CNN spokesperson says that science and technology reporting will be now be moved into Anderson Cooper 360's "Planet in Peril" series.

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02 Jun 2008 | Permalink

U.S. Experts Bemoan Nation's Loss of Stature in the World of Science

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Medical Research Facing Federal Funding Crisis

by Thomas L. Day | 12 May 2008
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19 Jan 2008 | Permalink

Cloning Said to Yield Human Embryos

A biotechnology company in San Diego has produced the world's first cloned human embryos, as reported in the Feb 1 issue of the journal Stem Cells.  Their results are an important step towards creating "personalized" stem cell lines for use in medical therapies.  Cloning technology allows researchers to derive stem cell lines that are genetically identical to the recipient, thereby avoiding problems of immunorejection often seen in organ and tissue transplants.

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15 Jan 2008 | Permalink

FDA: "Cloned Food OK"

The Food and Drug Administration has determined that meat and milk from cloned animals and their offspring is safe to consume, following a seven year study. Congress and some consumer groups are pushing for more testing, while smaller companies who are using the technology welcome the news. 

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15 Jan 2008 | Permalink

U.S. Dominance in Science at Risk, Report Says

Every two years, the National Science Board analyzes the health of the United States science and technology enterprise. In addition to measuring a variety of economic indicators, the board examines the effectiveness of science and math education at all levels, from K-12 to adults. This report is an important tool for policymakers and the public alike because of state-based, national, and international scope. 

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