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MAP – Surrogacy

Discoveries on the hormone regulation of fertility

Scientists at the University of Nottingham have highlighted the role of a natural hormone, INSL3, in regulating feminine fertility. This discovery “could lead to improved diagnosis and better infertility treatment”.

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27 December 2017
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Amnioinfusion—experimental foetal therapy, which must be investigated in clinical trials

In an article published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynaecology, bioethics and medical experts express their desire for a more in-depth investigation into ethical issues relating to “amnioinfusion“—experimental foetal therapy.

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27 December 2017
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Abortion - Medical termination of Pregnancy(MTP)

Ireland: Heading towards authorised abortion up to 12 weeks?

In an article published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynaecology, bioethics and medical experts express their desire for a more in-depth investigation into ethical issues relating to “amnioinfusion“—experimental foetal therapy.

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27 December 2017
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End of life

Italy adopts the “bio-testament”: a step towards euthanasia?

On Thursday, 14 December, the Italian Senate adopted “biological testament” legislation, which provides for several end-of-life measures, by 180 votes to 71. This constitutes the “final green light” for legislation which had

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27 December 2017
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End of life

Euthanasia: Quebec challenged on surplus cases

On 10 December 2015, euthanasia, “referred to as ‘medically assisted dying’”, was legalised in Quebec (Canada). Within two years, “Quebec is paving the way, choosing death as a solution to suffering”,

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27 December 2017
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Genome

Scientists call for the more personalised use of genome editing

A study conducted by Boston Children’s Hospital and the University of Montreal warns against the use of genome editing in humans because the “genetic differences between individuals could prove detrimental to

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27 December 2017
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MAP – Surrogacy

United Kingdom: freezing eggs to conceive at the age of 80

The British Fertility Society has recommended that the period for storing frozen eggs be increased from 10 to 55 years, for social reasons, “potentially to allow women to conceive at the age

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27 December 2017
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Organ donation

Kidney transplant recipients at greater risk of developing melanoma

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) shows that kidney transplant patients are at greater risk of developing melanoma.   Scientists analysed the records held in

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27 December 2017
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