JME publication. Importance of philosophy in the context of medical ethics.

Julian Savulescu, Thomas Douglas and Dominic Wilkinson reflect on the importance of philosophy in the context of medical ethics... Read more.

Nature changes its policy allowing experimentation with human embryos. Why?

Nature Group does not explain the reasons for this change. In any case, the question remains if its decision is based on new scientific evidence. Research using human embryos and embryonic stem cells has prompted a fierce ethical debate. As editors of these types of studies, the journal Nature and journals published by the Nature group take this responsibility very …

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CRISPR-Cas9 causes more damage in the genome than thought

At present CRISPR-Cas9  produce off-target effects See video below The CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing system causes more damage in the cellular DNA than previously believed, and this is not detected by standard tests, according to a study published in Nature Biotechnology. While it was already known that CRISPR-Cas9 can produce off-target effects, i.e. outside the desired genome sequence, this study also …

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Savulescu proposes to restrict the conscientious objection of healthcare practitioners

Professionals must always perform any treatment that a patient may request?… Read more.

HIV/AIDS fall in some countries but in Spain,Middle East,North Africa, and eastern Europe have increased

UNAIDS in their annual report on the evolution of the pandemic (see HIV/AIDS latest statics) The UN programmed to …

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Loneliness. An epidemic that is mobilizing English Government and its worrying  western countries

By the 21st century, loneliness has become ubiquitous. Commentators call it "an epidemic," a condition akin to "leprosy," and a "silent plague" of civilization. This year, the U.K. went so far … Read more.