http://pewforum.org/ The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life seeks to promote a deeper understanding of issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs. en-us Copyright: (C) Copyright 2005 The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. All rights reserved. info@pewforum.org (PewForum Info) info@pewforum.org (PewForum Info) Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:00:01 -0500 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:00:01 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://pewforum.org/images/rssfeeds.gif http://pewforum.org/ http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17275 Thwarted by President George W. Bush in their efforts to expand federal spending on embryonic stem cell research, Democrats are now debating whether to overturn federal restrictions through executive order or by legislation when they assume full control of the government this month. Bioethics http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17275 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17217 The head doctor of the Washington Department of Corrections has resigned to avoid an ethical conflict over a pending state execution. Bioethics http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17217 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17189 A tissue reprogramming technique that promises an almost limitless source of stem cells without the need to destroy embryos has been named as the breakthrough of the year by the prestigious journal Science. Bioethics http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17189 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17186 A new federal regulation will allow healthcare workers to abstain from performing abortions or any service they object to on religious or moral grounds. Bioethics http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17186 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17167 From the New Year, oral contraceptives will go on sale in chemists. It's another milestone in its extraordinary history. Bioethics http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17167 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17168 As director of Stanford’s Center for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research and Education, Renee A. Reijo Pera, 49, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology, works at ground zero of the controversy over human embryonic stem cells. Bioethics http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17168 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17173 New Vatican directives on bioethics uphold bans on harming embryos and on conception outside of marital intercourse, but they are cautiously open to some controversial research, including at least one way to produce embryonic stem cells. Bioethics http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17173 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17159 The Vatican's first authoritative statement on reproductive science in 21 years triggered intense debate yesterday about some of the most contentious issues in modern biological research, including stem cells, designer babies, cloning, and a host of techniques widely used to prevent pregnancy and to help infertile couples have children. Bioethics http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17159 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17143 Vatican raises opposition to embryonic stem cells, cloning to new level in major document. Bioethics http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17143 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17090 Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg is to be stripped of his executive power to veto laws passed by parliament after threatening to block a Bill to allow euthanasia in the tiny state. Bioethics http://pewforum.org/news/rss.php?NewsID=17090 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST