Archive for November, 2008
Womb for Rent - The Ethics of Surrogate Motherhood (15)
Our podcast for November is a discussion of the complex issue of surrogate motherhood. In many parts of the world it is legal, but is it ethical? We present case study of a British couple that went to India to obtain a baby with the help of a surrogate. Our analysis will look at the [...]
Fueling the Fire: New Prenatal DNA Tests Spark Further Debate
A new gene test now claims to have the ability to detect a wider range of genetic disorders in fetuses. The test, called comparative genomic hybridization, uses “gene chips” to screen for 150 genetic abnormalities. Proponents of the test argue that this technology gives parents and doctors advance notice of the baby’s condition, [...]
