Via Andrew Sullivan’s Daily Dish, there is this article from scientific american on the current state of stem cell discovery. This is why political rhetoric doesn’t work in science. We shouldnt fight our battles using the same hyperbolic mentality. You make people’s expectations way too high.  (continue reading…)

I am glad that we are at the moment where stem cells are often the top story on news broadcasts, but let’s not fool ourselves. The debate and understanding of stem cells is far from over. I am glad that forums like this are being made to discuss these issues (from Science and the City). I plan on attending: (continue reading…)

Good news, Obama is reportedly announcing an end to the Stem Cell research ban on Monday. The money quote: (continue reading…)

It’s not a sentiment I totally agree with, but I don’t have a family member in dire need of lifting this ban, so take that into account.

The human embryo has been a very popular topic lately, and the situation is very complicated.

Supporters of embryonic stem cell research are poised to celebrate the possible announcement of President Obama’s plans to rescind the Bush administration’s ban on using new embryonic stem cell lines. Now, there is news of moderate republican support on ending the ban.

There is the surreal story of the Suleman octuplets (and their six other siblings) whose mother broke a new record for in-vitro fertilization baby yield. It has triggered a national controversy concerning the medical ethics behind supporting the mother’s decision to have her extra embryos implanted even with her uncertain economic and personal situation.

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