SCBE In The News
December 2006

12/15/06
Hank Greely is quoted in this San Francisco Chronicle article discussing how scientists have found an alternative way to make stem cells from unfertilized eggs without cloning embryos.

12/14/06
Sandra Soo-Jin Lee was interviewed about the drug BiDil, an antihypertensive medication approved by the FDA for use only in African Americans on the National Public Radio.

12/10/06
David Magnus discusses the ethical issues associated with the growing trend of people donating organs to patients whom they don't know as discussed in this Wisconsin State Journal article.

12/08/06
This article in the LA Times discusses how Zach Hall announced his resignation yesterday as president of the state's stem cell agency, citing personal reasons. Christopher Scott provides comment.

12/05/06
This segment of an KNX-AM show discussed a pill that may be able to alter painful memories or mental trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder. David Magnus was interviewed.

12/05/06
David Magnus discusses the ethical issues associated with the growing trend of people donating organs to patients whom they don't know, as appearing in this Monterey County Herald article.