Reneuron, a Scottish company, has started clinical trials using neural stem cells taken from an aborted foetus. The trials are aimed at repairing the brains of stroke victims. [Reuters, 16 November] http://reut.rs/d2PzZ1 Dr James L. Sherley, a leading American stem cell expert who advises SPUC, commented: "Even if bone fide pure neural stem cells were available from ethically consented donors, why would any competent researcher suggest that cells taken from one specific spot in the brain could work anywhere in the brain or spinal cord?"
Other stories:
Judy Garland's mother advised to abort by husband [Scottish Sunday Express, 24 November] http://bit.ly/gs3HsH
Increase in under-20s having abortion [The Telegraph, 23 November] http://bit.ly/i5PCQ0
Nearly 25% of UK 20 yr olds has had an abortion [LifeSite News, 19 November] http://bit.ly/hLlUPd
Birth or Not website a fake [The Christian Post, 23 November] http://bit.ly/hNMwlF
Aborted babies in Thai Temple, renewed call for abortion liberalisation [CNN, 23 November] http://bit.ly/h4R9RV
US singer/actress Fanatasia Barrion attempted suicide around time of her abortion [Fashion.ie, 23 November] http://bit.ly/hWjC0I
Anorexia-abortion link [Article Monkeys, 23 November] http://bit.ly/gwpULD
US patients with Stargardt's macular degeneration to receive stem cells from embryos left over from IVF [The Independent, 22 November] http://ind.pn/98DVo5
Skin cells used to produce platlets [Bright Surf, 23 November] http://bit.ly/dON5Da
Renewed attempts at cell-based treatment for Parkinson's, including embryonic stem cells [Cambridge University, 23 November] http://bit.ly/gSvnZ9
New report on neurodegenerative diseases and treatments published [Official Spin, 23 November] http://bit.ly/fd4qhG
More people going private for IVF [Evening Standard, 23 November] http://bit.ly/gDKWqf
South Korean researchers treat tumors with umbilical cord stem cells [Catholic Culture, 22 November] http://bit.ly/fEhasn
Public poll suggests Scots in favour of euthanasia [BBC News Scotland, 23 November] http://bbc.in/fHoV06
Dying man opposes South Australia Euthanasia Bill [Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, 22 November] http://bit.ly/gLMLA6
Analysis of the South Australia euthanasia bills [Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, 23 November] http://bit.ly/ghKfNR
After failed suicide attempt, husband smotherd 75 yr old wife to death [BBC News, 22 November] http://bbc.in/eN6Atg
Conception rate falls in England and Wales [The Telegraph, 23 November] http://bit.ly/gHfWwJ
First African to head UNFPA named [MediLexicon, 23 November] http://bit.ly/fn3FuE
IPPF award for Princess Basma of Jordan [23 November, Reuters] http://bit.ly/dVBYgB
Planned Parenthood want age of consent lowered to 14 in Peru [LifeSite News, 19 November] http://bit.ly/egkptD
Blonde haired baby in China abandoned [nine msn, 24 November] http://bit.ly/dF6jrH
Young mums suceeding at university [Nouse, 23 November] http://bit.ly/hNqvO3
Pro-abortion pornography broadcaster elevated to House of Lords [The Independent, 22 November] http://ind.pn/cGm4xi
Anti-Mullerian hormone test measures female fertility level [Herald.ie, 23 November] http://bit.ly/hdSrrL
South Korea crack down on stem cell tourism [Nature News, 23 November] http://bit.ly/fKVUBE
Is more than DNA passed on in genes? [The Telegraph, 23 November] http://bit.ly/evJxD8
Tumors display stem cell qualities, produce on blood vessels [Smart Planet, 22 November] http://smrt.io/eukfId
Dr Nigel Calvert, Cumbria NHS associate director of public health, recognises danger of carbon monoxide to unborn babies [The Westmorland Gazette, 23 November] http://bit.ly/i1EKnH
Osteoarthritis injection harmful to unborn babies [Article Monkey, 23 November] http://bit.ly/fCjODA