Call for better testing for Breast Cancer

With the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer increasing every year, this article goes into detail on the authors perspective of genomic tests and the great need for progress.

http://www.cancernetwork.com/breast-cancer/content/article/10165/2058504

Animal vs Human Consciousness

This article attempts to identify several correlations between the consciousness of animals and humans and how this understanding then reflects on how animals should be treated ethically/fairly.

http://ieet.org/index.php/IEET/more/notaro20120502

Rapper mixes science and rhymes

This article recognizes Tom McFadden, a biologist working for the Division of Sciences at the University of Otago, for his use of creative raps and rhythms to teach others of scientific theories.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10803708

Precision Medicine in Patient Care

This article highlights the newest, and most effective techniques being used to treat patients with Lukemia/Lymphoma.

http://www.cancernetwork.com/nurses/content/article/10165/2060894

Controversy over genetically engineered foods

This article goes into detail on the controversies surrounding genetically engineered foods and their costs and benefits for individuals and society.

http://www.thecorsaironline.com/lifestyle/2012/04/19/controversy-remains-over-genetically-engineered-foods/

Body Planning Clinical Research with Stem Cells

 

T he National Center for Child Health and Development was recently discovered to be conducting clinical research with embryonic stem cells to treat serious liver diseases in newborn children. The article discuses embryonic stem cells and how they can transform into various types of tissue in the body.

http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20120418p2a00m0na010000c.html

A Feminine, No Crave Paleo Diet

This article discusses a new Paleoista diet and the biological reasons for which it works.

http://blisstree.com/eat/paleoista-paleo-diet-for-women-927/

Pros and Cons of Healthcare

Highlighting the costs versus benefits of healthcare and the effect has has on us all, this article provides valuable information for gaining a greater understanding of our nation's current healthcare dilemma.

http://www.theshorthorn.com/index.php/opinion/yourview/30205-guest-column-health-care-should-be-viewed-with-an-eye-to-costs-versus-benefits

Open-sourcing your genomic data

This article informs readers on the new, and slightly more difficult process for informed consent, that has recently been instituted for individuals who to donate genomic data to science.

http://gigaom.com/cloud/open-sourcing-your-genomic-data/

Thermester to look at good, bad behavior

"'Themester explores the meanings of ‘good behavior’ and its counterpart ‘bad behavior’ in all senses. Discussions encompass moral philosophy, behavioral biology, the social sciences, mathematics, law, material science, cosmology, the literary, visual and dramatic arts and more.'”

http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=87059

Cute Little ELephant Seals

Due to their near extinction, increasing numbers of elephant seals are being born with birth defects: cleft palates, extra brain lobes, etc. While the species is making an impressive comeback from near extinction, the are far from healthy and continue to be hunted, implying that they are not yet out of the red.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/04/19/MNRG1O0U8A.DTL&type=science

Abortion, IVF, and children raised by same-sex couples

This article focuses on three separate topics: abortion, IVF, and children raised by same-sex couples. Taking a very conservative, religious approach to the topics, the article argues against all three increasingly popular parenting techniques.

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20120422/university/On-abortion-IVF-and-children-being-raised-by-same-sex-couples.416598

The Art and Business of Medicine

This article highlights the various demands set by working in medicine, and the art of juggling all these obligations.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/huwib/2012/05/07/it-is-brain-surgery-the-art-and-business-of-medicine-featuring-dr-lauren-schwartz/

Taking, Making and Faking Life

Jennifer Lahl, founder of the Center for Bioethics and Culture Network, discusses the ethical and societal implications of a world without limits on biotechnologies.

http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/taking-making-and-faking-life/

Texting Increases Turnout to Campus Blood Drive

Studying the potential effect of sending text messages and email reminders to blood drive volunteers, UA students saw an 11 percent increase in attendance. This article continue to analyze the reasons for this outcome and the potential effects for future involvement among volunteers.

http://uanews.org/node/47148

Stem Cell Research: The future of science

The article highlights several beneficial uses of umbilical stem cell research and makes a case for the preserving of umbilical blood after babies are born. With such preservation, stem cells could hold the key for the future of science.

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/health/stem-cell-research-the-future-of-medicine-is-born

Teaching Science with Nonfiction

This article highlights a new way of teaching science by calling on students creativity to apply biological concepts to a nonfiction story line. Sample workshops conducted at Arizona State University show promising results

http://www.livescience.com/20263-science-policy-writing-nsf-bts.html

Global and National Resistance to GMOs

This article focuses on the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and various reasons for opposition from individuals throughout the nation and globe.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201205110412.html

Jeffrey C. Murray, MD Named President-Elect of American Society of Human Genetics

A University of Iowa geneticist, Jeffrey C. Murray, MD, was recently names the new President-elect of the American Society of Human Genetics. The article discuses Murray's many qualifications and plans for his term.

http://thegazette.com/2012/05/11/university-of-iowa-geneticist-named-as-president-elect-of-american-society-of-human-genetics/

The Ethics of Seafood

Fish on Fridays: The Ethics of Seafood

Is fish farming ethical? This article explores the ethical questions surrounding whether we should eat farmed fish and how it might influence our health.

http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2012/05/fof_051112.html