ESTOOLS - Advances with human embryonic stem cells - German Ethics Council urges relaxing stem cell rules
German Ethics Council urges relaxing stem cell rules
Deustche Welle's 16 July 2007 report, available on its website, begins:"As Germany's top body when it comes to medical ethical issues, 14 of the National Ethics Council's 24 members recommended a series of amendments to a 2002 stem cell law banning the production of embryonic cells that scientists have said hinders them from conducting research on par with international institutes.The council also said lawmakers should lift a ban placed on German scientists, both in and outside the country, on using cell lines created after Jan. 1, 2002. Instead of using a cut-off date, the council recommended establishing an independent panel to evaluate scientists' plans on a case-by-case basis..."
Ethical Aspects of Stem Cell Research in Europe
19-20 April 2007, Berlin
Ethical Aspects of Stem Cell Research in Europe
19-20 April 2007, Berlin
Ethical Aspects of Stem Cell Research in Europe
19-20 April 2007, Berlin
Ethical Aspects of Stem Cell Research in Europe
19-20 April 2007, Berlin
Workshop 3: Ethical Aspects of Stem Cell Research in Europe
19-20 April 2007, Berlin
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