How medical technology is changing who we are

By Bob Carty

OTTAWA, February 2, 2002 — This series was first aired on CBC Radio over a six-day period beginning on January 6, 2002 and is reposted with

Excerpts from this story referencing "gene therapy":

"… nics Part Four – A Better Me. A look at somatic gene modification – or gene therapy – with a profile of 63-year-old Clayton Parsons whose heart arteries app …"

"… es the ethical issues surrounding the tragic death of Jesse Gelsinger in a gene therapy trial and the perspectives of disabled activists on society’s obsession …"

"… ecting those who are different.Listen to Carty talk to Selagh Rogers about gene therapyPart Five – Cyborg Society. Johnny Ray had a stroke so severe he could no …"

Capitol Hill stem-cell backers received health industry dollars

By M. Asif Ismail and Christine Morente

WASHINGTON, August 30, 2001 — U.S. representatives and senators who strongly pushed for federally subsidized embryonic stem cell research ha

Excerpts from this story referencing "gene therapy":

"… and stem cell research, assisted reproduction, cloning, genetic screening, gene therapy and other ethical biomedical issues.Q: What is Congress’ role?A: Congres …"

Major gaps in oversight of human medical research

By Jeanne Lenzer and Shannon Brownlee

Columbia Hospital case a cautionary tale

Excerpts from this story referencing "gene therapy":

"… named Jesse Gelsinger died during a medical research trial involving gene therapy at the University of Pennsylvania. The teenager’s death, caused by a vio …"