http://www.mail.com/subjects/24328-scientific-ethics.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/24328-scientific-ethics.html http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2087606-stem-cells-recovered-cloned-human-embryos.html NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have finally recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes. A prominent expert called the work a landmark, but noted that a different, simpler technique now under development may prove more useful. Stem cells can turn i... Wed, 15 May 2013 16:40:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2087606-stem-cells-recovered-cloned-human-embryos.html 2013-05-15T16:40:05Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1945702-eu-bans-cosmetics-with-animal-tested-ingredients.html BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union banned the sale of new cosmetic products containing ingredients tested on animals with immediate effect Monday. "This is a great opportunity for Europe to set an example of responsible innovation in cosmetics without any compromise on consumer safety," said Tonio Borg, the EU's top official on health and consumer issues.... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:27:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1945702-eu-bans-cosmetics-with-animal-tested-ingredients.html 2013-03-11T19:27:58Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1902678-digs-federal-chimps-savor-retirement.html KEITHVILLE, La. (AP) — For the first time in their lives, four aging chimpanzees once used in federal research can go outside whenever they like. They can lie on the grass, clamber onto a platform 20 feet up on a chimp-style jungle gym and gaze freely at the open sky, the vista unbroken by steel bars. Fifty-two-year-olds Julius and Sandy, 46-year-old Phyl... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:17:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1902678-digs-federal-chimps-savor-retirement.html 2013-02-20T10:17:56Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1847828-penalties-smokers-obese-sense.html NEW YORK (AP) — Faced with the high cost of caring for smokers and overeaters, experts say society must grapple with a blunt question: Instead of trying to penalize them and change their ways, why not just let these health sinners die prematurely from their unhealthy habits? Annual health care costs are roughly $96 billion for smokers and $147 billion for... Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1847828-penalties-smokers-obese-sense.html 2013-01-26T22:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1839858-chimps-headed-lab-to-leisure.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Chimpanzees who have spent their lives in U.S. research labs being prodded, poked and tested may be headed for retirement in a leafy sanctuary where they can climb trees, socialize at will, play with toys and even listen to music. More than 300 chimpanzees should be retired from government-funded research and sent to live in a sprawling... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1839858-chimps-headed-lab-to-leisure.html 2013-01-23T17:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1839458-nih-group-chimps-to-chimp-haven.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — All but about 50 of hundreds of research chimpanzees belonging to the National Institutes of Health should be retired to the national sanctuary in northwest Louisiana, and all of them should have plenty of room to play and climb, an NIH committee recommended Tuesday. The NIH Council of Councils Working Group approved the proposal, which... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 02:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1839458-nih-group-chimps-to-chimp-haven.html 2013-01-23T02:35:00Z