Research on stem cells
Origin of the term “stem cell” The phrase “stem cell” or “stem cells” actually came from histologists. It has been in the histology texts for… Read More »Research on stem cells
Mildred Fay Jefferson, M.D. (1926-2010) … Rest in Peace
Washington, D.C. (18 October 2010) – Judie Brown, president of American Life League, issued the following statement on the death of Dr. Mildred Jefferson: “Today we mourn… Read More »Mildred Fay Jefferson, M.D. (1926-2010) … Rest in Peace
Just Take a Pill for That
It has always been my contention that nobody should take medicine without first reading all of the information and understanding that there is a possibility of unpleasant, or even dangerous, side effects.
NIH and human embryo research revisited: What is wrong with this picture?
Dianne N. Irving, M.A., Ph.D.Professor of PhilosophyDominican House of StudiesWashington, D.C. 20017 I. Introduction The rapid advance of medical technology has left a plethora of… Read More »NIH and human embryo research revisited: What is wrong with this picture?
Stem Cell Research and the Moral Status of Human Embryos
The first half of 1999 has seen a flurry of activity regarding research on human stem cells. In January, Harold Varmus, director of the National… Read More »Stem Cell Research and the Moral Status of Human Embryos
Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Are Official Positions Based on Scientific Fraud?
Dianne N. Irving, M.A., Ph.D.Professor of PhilosophyDominican House of StudiesWashington, D.C. 20017 The fundamental bases for the official positions of NBAC and the White House… Read More »Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Are Official Positions Based on Scientific Fraud?
Ethical sources of stem cells
Dianne N. Irving, M.A., Ph.D.Professor of PhilosophyDominican House of StudiesWashington, D.C. 20017 “This is the dream of being able to get stem cells from adults,”… Read More »Ethical sources of stem cells
Pushing Evildoers off the Cliff – of Taxpayer Funding
The sinister schemes of Planned Parenthood remind me of the possessed man in Mark 5:2. Christ encountered the troubled man and, at one point, the man said, “My name is Legion,” meaning multitude.
There is no such thing as a pre-embryo
Howard W. Jones, Jr., M.D has written an editorial in Fertility and Sterility [2002.77:658-659] entitled: “What is an embryo?” It is an outrageous effrontery to… Read More »There is no such thing as a pre-embryo
Ensoulment
The question raised regarding ensoulment of the human zygote is indeed a critical question of the day. While it is true that the Magisterium has… Read More »Ensoulment
When does human life begin? The final answer
A human embryologist speaks out about socio-legal issues involving the human embryo. Since 1973, when Roe v. Wade was adjudicated, there have been many socio-legal… Read More »When does human life begin? The final answer
ABAC – Personhood
WHEN DOES HUMAN LIFE BEGIN: THE FINAL ANSWER By C. Ward Kischer, Ph.D.An embryologist speaks out about issues involving the human embryo. WHEN DO HUMAN BEINGS… Read More »ABAC – Personhood