SCBE In The News
February 2005

Stanford researcher to discuss public confidence in genetic technology
During the recent AAAS meeting, Barbara Koenig discussed how genetics can be safely translated into reliable and affordable medical applications.

02/23/05
New York Times,
Cool heads and cold hearts in the days of pioneers
Larry Zaroff tells the story of an aortic valve replacement in the early 60s.
(registration required)

02/18/05
Morning Drive Time
(KQED-FM)
David Magnus commented on the issue of multiple births and possible health problems.

02/17/05
San Jose Mercury News
Drugmaker Knew Vioxx Risk, Suit Says
A Redwood City man has filed suit against the maker of Vioxx, a pain reliever pulled off the market because of heart attack risks. David Magnus is quoted in the article. (registration required)

02/17/05
Washington Post
Pet Clones Spur Call for Limits
Animal welfare activists announced yesterday that they are seeking state and federal restrictions on the small but growing pet-cloning industry. David Magnus provides comment. Free registration required.

02/18/05
Morning Drive Time
(KQED-FM)
David Magnus commented on the issue of multiple births and possible health problems.

02/17/05
San Jose Mercury News
Drugmaker Knew Vioxx Risk, Suit Says
A Redwood City man has filed suit against the maker of Vioxx, a pain reliever pulled off the market because of heart attack risks. David Magnus is quoted in the article. (registration required)

02/17/05
Washington Post
Pet Clones Spur Call for Limits
Animal welfare activists announced yesterday that they are seeking state and federal restrictions on the small but growing pet-cloning industry. David Magnus provides comment. (free registration required)

02/14/05
San Jose Mercury News
Stanford gets OK to try human cells in mouse brain
Irving Weissman, the Karel and Avice Beekhuis Professor of Cancer Biology, received a preliminary go-ahead from the university's ethics committee to transplant human neurons into the brains of mice. Weissman and Hank Greely are quoted. Registration required

02/09/05
Morning Call (CNBC)
A growing number of doctors, clinics and hospitals are offering premium service to elite customers. David Magnus discussed the issues during this program.

02/06/05
San Jose Mercury News
Hiding Doctors' Mistakes
David Magnus is quoted in this article about California's system for disciplining doctors who hide their mistakes. (registration required)

02/03/05
KNTV-TV
This segment discussed the new temporary home for the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. David Magnus commented on where the facility may locate permanently.

02/02/05
Newdsday
Rethinking What May Look Like A Normal Brain
Judy Illes is quoted in this article about a new study that shows many have brain anamolies.

02/01/05
New York Times
Ban On Federal Scientists' Consulting Nears
The National Institutes of Health and the Office of Government Ethics are expected to announce a ban today on private consulting arrangements between scientists at the institutes and pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Mildred Cho provides comment. (registration required)