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Breaking News: “Scientists create a part-human, part-pig embryo”

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Matthew Eppinette

The Washington Post is reporting that scientists have for the first time created an embryo that is part human and part pig. The long-term goal is to provide organs for transplant, given that the need for organs always runs well … Continue reading →

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Frozen Souls

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Matthew Eppinette

Last week on her personal Facebook account, Jennifer posed the question, “What’s going to be the fall-out from the human social experiment of embryo donation and adoption?” A healthy discussion followed in the comments to her post. People weighed in … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Coverage

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Matthew Eppinette

I know the decision is a couple of weeks old at this point, but a ton of articles have recently come to my attention. John Kass in the Chicago Tribune, Stem cell policy shift brings a sinking feeling Christianity Today, … Continue reading →

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Tough Talk on Frozen Embryos

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Matthew Eppinette

William Saletan writes at Slate.com about the responsibility that goes along with the use of reproductive technologies that create embryos.  From the conclusion: I’m a pro-choice moralist. I don’t want the government telling people what to do with their pregnancies … Continue reading →

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