ethics

Controversial “Three-Parent” Babies Legalized In Britain, Procedure Expected To Be Carried Out In 2017

By Donna Belle - Dec 19, 2016 04:30 AM EST

This article tackles the legalization of the controversial Three-Parent IVF procedure in Britain which is the first country to license it. After being approved recently by Britain's fertility regulatory board, the procedure is expected to be carried out in 2017.

Progress In Growing Human Embryo Outside The Womb Fuels Debate

By R. Siva Kumar - May 05, 2016 07:52 PM EDT

Scientists have been enabled to keep alive human embryos outside the womb for a week longer than before. But it has stoked a debate on the ethics of growing embryos.

Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini Banned from Soccer for 8 Years

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 21, 2015 10:41 AM EST

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have been punished with eight-year bans from all soccer-related activities on Monday.

UNC Releases Notice of Allegations from the NCAA

By Cheri Cheng - Jun 04, 2015 03:21 PM EDT

The NCAA has charged the University of North Carolina on five Level 1 counts.

Chinese Scientists Genetically Modify DNA in Human Embryos in Provocative Study

By Peter R - Apr 23, 2015 08:50 PM EDT

An increasing number of researchers worldwide have been calling for a binding moratorium on germ-line modifications.

FIFA to Publish ‘Appropriate’ Report on Alleged World Cup Bidding Corruption

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 19, 2014 12:48 PM EST

FIFA executives have agreed to publish a "legally appropriate version" of Michael J. Garcia's report regarding allegations of corruption during the World Cup bidding process.

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