Science Apr 18 Scientists restore some vitality in dead pig brains — but without consciousness? By Sharon Begley, STAT
Health Jun 18 Watch 3:34 Pressure for IVF success obscures ethical issues In vitro fertilization has grown to a $3 billion industry in the U.S. that is responsible for more than 1 million babies. But implanting several embryos under pressure for success often obscures potential complications and added responsibilities that can come… By PBS News Hour
Science Oct 14 Gene-editing, religion and one scientist’s quest to reconcile the two Religious leaders and bioethicists have debated genome editing for decades. One geneticist is addressing concerns among religious communities. By Andrew Joseph, STAT
World Aug 06 Watch Should an experimental drug be used to treat Ebola in West Africa? The treatment of two Ebola-infected Americans with an experimental drug, Z-Mapp, raises the question of whether it has potential for widespread use in combating the outbreak in West Africa. Judy Woodruff gets perspective on the topic from two experts, Dr. By PBS News Hour
World Aug 06 Watch World Health Organization calls for emergency meeting on Ebola outbreak Two Americans infected with the Ebola virus and being treated in Atlanta have received an experimental drug, Z-Mapp, that had not previously been tested on humans and is in extremely limited supply. The WHO announced the latest numbers in rising… By PBS News Hour
Apr 26 Watch Debating the Ethics of Rationing End-of-Life Care NewsHour analyst Susan Dentzer, editor-in-chief of Health Affairs, moderated a Miller Center of Public Affairs debate on the ethics of rationing end-of-life health care after the issue gained prominence in the health care reform discussions. Here's an excerpt:… Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch Breakthrough Set to Radically Change Stem Cell Debate Scientists reported Tuesday that they had succeeded in making human skin cells mimic embroynic stem cells, potentially bypassing the ethical debate over embryonic stem cell use. A cell biologist discusses the research behind the advance. Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch Embryonic Stem Cell Development Raises Ethical Concerns Scientists have announced a new method of extracting stem cells from embryos, but it has done little to quell ethical concerns about the research. Two experts debate the ramifications of the new procedure. Continue watching