The technology indicates how rapidly the field of prosthetics is changing
New gene therapy treatment for hemophilia - Yahoo News
‘The strategy involves replacing the defective gene that causes the bleeding disorder with a correct version’
RANDALL MAYES: A higher standard for GMOs - TheDC Opinion
The Food and Drug Administration has reportedly finished its evaluation of the environmental and health impacts for the first genetically modified animal food source proposed for sale in the U.S. market.
First patient to get stem cell therapy is identified - WaPo
The family of paraplegic 21-year-old Timothy J. Atchinson admit he is the first person to receive stem cell treatment
White House allows science of man-made life to proceed - Breitbart
The White House on Thursday said the controversial field of synthetic biology, or manipulating the DNA of organisms to forge new life forms, poses limited risks and should be allowed to proceed
Scientists produce mice from two fathers - Science 2.0
The intent was to preserve endangered species, but obviously it opens up the possibility of same-sex couples having their own genetic children
Peace Prize puzzles
Noble Peace Prizes should be awarded to people who have actually accomplished things.
J & J bids $2.3 billion for Crucell - NYT
Johnson & Johnson bids $2.3 billion for Crucell
A guy walks into a bar with a salmon . . .
New food regulations proposed by Democratic congresswoman make no sense.
Synthetic biology: dangerous or promising?
Don’t believe critics’ scare tactics. Synthetic biology is safe and has the potential to resurrect our economy.
Golden opportunity, red tape
How politicians, environmental activists, and regulators are killing millions of children.
NIH, do the right thing
The National Institutes of Health should stop pretending like human embryos aren’t human beings.
Scientists overcome hurdles to stem cell alternatives - WaPo
New process easily converts skin cells to stem cells nearly identical to the embryonic type
Would you eat genetically-engineered salmon?
We already eat genetically-engineered grain, fruit and vegetables. Soon we will be eating genetically-engineered animals too.
Regulatory trends worsen the economy's prognosis
Obama denies that he is anti-business, but his administration’s treatment of the pharmaceutical and medical device industries gives the lie to his denials.
Not so pro-Bono
The UN’s minimal successes at improving the health and wealth of the poor have been vastly overshadowed by its counterproductive policies and actions.
Americans oppose taxpayer funding for embryonic stem cell research
As a physician, I’ve taken an oath to “do no harm.” That’s why I oppose embryonic stem cell research.
Mighty good tea - Dallas Observer
Kombucha tea pulled off shelves because of elevated alcohol levels
