Shifting Standards in International Research Ethics
The Declaration of Helsinki has long been regarded as the leading international standard on human research ethics. Drafted in 1964, the Declaration upholds basic patient rights and governs the business practices of clinical researchers. In spite of the Declaration’s widely accepted ethical authority, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration terminated its reliance on [...]
Ethics and Practicality in the Stem Cell Debate
Exciting new success stories with non-embryonic stem cells have come to light in recent weeks. Unlike embryonic stem cells, which destroy the embryo when harvested, sources of non-embryonic stem cells include bone marrow and umbilical cord blood. The list of potential sources for these non-embryonic stem cells continues to grow as research expands.
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