Research

First embryo research hurdle cleared (TVNZ)

13 May 2008

Legislation allowing human-animal embryo research, which scientists believe could help treat conditions like Parkinson's but which opponents say is unethical, cleared its first parliamentary hurdle.

People who participate in clinical research generally wish to know the research results (EurekAlert!)

13 May 2008

A review of past studies examining whether people who participate in clinical research wish to know the results has found that most people do wish to be told, even if receiving the results might cause distress or anxiety. The review is published in this week's PLoS Medicine.

MPs clear first embryo research hurdle (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

13 May 2008

Legislation allowing human-animal embryo research, which scientists believe could help treat conditions like Parkinson's but which opponents say is unethical, cleared its first parliamentary hurdle on Monday.