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Spain was surveyed by the students of Bryant University, RI, USA. Last update: March 2009. Any peer review of data is welcome. Monitoring freedom of research and cure in SPAIN* Table of content: A. Artificial reproduction technologies (ART) B. Research with human embryonic stem cells (hESC) C. End-of-life decisions D. Abortion and contraception A. Artificial

*Barbara Forrest, Department of HiNews & Political Science, Southeastern Louisiana University, USA, took part in the last meeting of the World Congress for freedom of scientific research. Read original version with hyperlinks “This website is normally devoted to providing information about the teaching of evolution and the fight against creationism in Louisiana and related topics.

The condition of infertility is defined as the inability to procreate after two years of unprotected sexual intercourse. The problem seems to affect about 12-15% of couples of reproductive age and has not just medical but social dimensions. In Italy, each year about 40,000 new couples may encounter some procreative difficulties. The older the couple

The regulation prepared by the Ministry of Health on assisted-reproduction therapeutic applications and assisted-reproduction therapy centers came into effect on March 3, 2010. The points that concern individuals seeking service are summarized. Only married couples can benefit from the services. Only one’s own cells can be used. Donors can not be utilized. Centers violating the

The scientific and political fate of human embryonic stem cells (hESC) is unsteady. In 2010, their use is still contested, and lab research suffers from that. It is increasingly clear that researchers need them, want to use them, and plan to use them for a long time. While some hailed human induced pluripotent stem cells

Ireland was surveyed by the students of Bryant University, RI, USA. Last update: March 2009. Any peer review of data is welcome. A special thanks to Med. Dr J. N. for her review of data concerning research on embryonic stem cells Monitoring freedom of research and cure in IRELAND Table of content: A. Artificial reproduction

Sweden was surveyed by the students of Bryant University, RI, USA. Last update: March 2009. Any peer review of data is welcome Monitoring freedom of research and cure in SWEDEN Table of content: A. Artificial reproduction technologies (ART) B. Research with human embryonic stem cells (hESC) C. End-of-life decisions D. Abortion and contraception Sweden allows

We hereby copy a letter by Professor Elena Cattaneo, Elisabetta Cerbai and Silvia Garagna, published yesterday by Nature. Luca Coscioni Association raised funds to help the three researchers suing over human embryonic stem cells. A hundred researchers from all over the world donated to this fund. Read more. The first Court (Tribunal of Latium) rejected

The new President of the International Society for Stem Cell Research – ISSCR, Irving Weissman, addresses research on all forms of stem cells, including reprogramming and the “sad practice of unapproved stem cell therapies”. (published on “The ISSCR: Who Are We and Where Are We Going?”, Irving Weissman, 7 August 2009, Cell Stem Cell 5(2)

India was surveyed by the students of Bryant University, RI, USA. Last update: March 2009. Any peer review of data is welcome. Monitoring freedom of research and cure in INDIA Table of content: A. Artificial reproduction technologies (ART) B. Research with human embryonic stem cells (hESC) C. End-of-life decisions D. Abortion and contraception A. Artificial