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Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 14th, 2009
Yes, if you transfer the nucleus of an oocyte (human egg) into the cytoplasm (oocyte minus nucleus) of another oocyte, then insert a spermatozoa. A child thus conceived would have two biological mothers and one biological father. More from the Telegraph:
Researchers used eggs from young donors to repair damaged eggs of older women [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 14th, 2009
This brief debate on MSNBC November 10 clearly shows the dividing line in reforming health care: those who do not want to expand abortion coverage vs. those that do. Take a look:
The Reverend Robert C. Baker, B.B.A, M.Div., is an ordained pastor in The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, and serves the Church as an editor at the denomination's publishing house. He is currently pursuing an M.S. degree in Health Care Ethics at Creighton University. He is the author of What Happened To Merry Christmas? and How Do You Start a Fire with Water? and has authored or edited numerous Bible studies and books.