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Genetic Non-Discrimination
Report addresses uncertainties that need consideration as genetic medicine gets increasingly personal and the Senate considers genetic non-discrimination legislation.
Caring About Long-Term Care
A new report by Lisa Eckenwiler on how we can better address the needs of our aging population and provide adequate care for the dependent elderly.Other Bioethics & Science Features
April 14, 2008
This Week in Congress 4.14.08 - 4.18.08
CAP prepares you for genetic nondiscrimination, student loan legislation, infrastructure, and continued negotiations on the farm bill.
February 20, 2008
Fishy Government
A judicial rebuke to Bush's indefensible behavior on mercury pollution may mark the end of a sad era, writes Chris Mooney on Science Progress.
February 6, 2008
Science on the Campaign Trail (Or, the Lack Thereof)
Americans need to know the science and technology policy positions of the presidential candidates, argues Science Progress.
January 9, 2008
Science, Delayed
Chris Mooney at Science Progress says restoring the Office of Technology Assessment for Congress is more difficult than expected.
December 17, 2007
Parentage Determinations
December 17, 2007
Insurance Coverage of Infertitlity Treatments
December 17, 2007
Disposition of Frozen Embryos
December 17, 2007
Assisted Reproductive Technologies: A Glossary
December 17, 2007
Guide to State Surrogacy Laws
December 17, 2007
Future Choices: Assisted Reproductive Technologies and the Law
This report from Jessica Arons explores the symbiotic relationship between assisted reproductive technology and the law and implications for policy.
November 28, 2007
A National Innovation Agenda: Progressive Policies for Economic Growth and Opportunity Through Science and Technology
Part of Progressive Growth, this report outlines progressive policies for economic growth and opportunity through science and technology.
November 28, 2007
Progressive Growth
A new plan for the next administration to transform America's economy through clean energy, innovation, and opportunity.
November 26, 2007
Stem Celebration
The work of University of Wisconsin-Madison and Kyoto University scientists will jump start the field of regenerative medicine, writes Jonathan Moreno.
October 16, 2007
Sex, Lies, and Embryos
October 15, 2007
Mo' News from MO: Stem Cells Surface Again
Opponents try to reverse the 2006 public mandate for stem cell research, but find there are a few kinks in their plan, writes Michael Rugnetta.
October 4, 2007
Science Progress, the Phrase and the Title
The Center for American Progress launches a new project, Science Progress, which includes a daily blog, heavy-hitting web-content, and coming soon, a print publication.
September 25, 2007
Jumping the Gun on Alternative Sources of Stem Cells
NIH’s new plan is overly optimistic about embryonic stem cell alternatives. All stem cells must move forward together to be most effective.
August 21, 2007
Faith in Science: Bush Displays Surprising Science Leadership
By signing the America COMPETES Act, the president shows he can occasionally be pro-science, writes Michael Rugnetta.
August 14, 2007
Missouri Compromised
Stem cell opponents’ attempts to block research is making Missouri known as anti-science—a classic case of cutting off the nose to spite the face.
August 9, 2007
States and Stems: More Problems in State Stem Cell Research
When it comes to supporting cutting-edge biomedical research, states are having trouble.
July 31, 2007
A Flagrant Disregard for Scientific Expertise
The Washington Post reveals that close Bush and Cheney family friend blocked key global health report from the surgeon general.
July 25, 2007
No Blame for Helping Pain
Not indicting Dr. Anna Pou for the deaths of patients amid the chaos of Katrina reminds us where the blame belongs—on the government.
July 24, 2007
How to Get Fewer Scientists
July 18, 2007
A Challenge to Progressives on Choice
July 11, 2007
Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
Technique deriving stem cells from unfertilized eggs has given more fuel to the misguided rhetoric of those rallying against embryonic stem cell research.
June 27, 2007
From the Lab to the Loudspeaker
At a CAP event Matthew Nesbit and Chris Mooney suggest better ways to "frame" science and avoid misunderstanding.
June 22, 2007
Putting Progress Before Politics
Stem cell research proponents are willing to compromise to keep research moving forward; it’s a deal that the president shouldn’t resist.
June 22, 2007
Bush to Public: Drop Dead
The president’s second veto of embryonic stem cell legislation comes amid widespread public support for this critical scientific research.
June 21, 2007
Where the Embryos Go: IVF Patients Want to Support Research
Many couples undergoing fertilization treatments want to donate their excess embryos to stem cell research. But they don't have that option.
June 20, 2007
Bad Medicine, Again: Bush Stem Cell Veto All Wrong
The weight of science and the strength of bipartisanship stand behind stem cell research, yet Bush won’t listen, write Moreno and Berger.
June 11, 2007
The Clone Wars
June 7, 2007
Let Science Dictate Research
June 7, 2007
One Good Turn Deserves Another
Congress should help build on researchers' stem cell momentum, write Sam Berger and Jonathan Moreno.
June 6, 2007
Giving Stem Cells the Chance to Revolutionize Medicine
The House votes this week on the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, which would update our outmoded national stem cell policy.
June 5, 2007
How to Move Stem Cell Research Forward
Three steps that states can take now to keep embryonic stem cell research moving until federal funding laws catch up.
May 9, 2007
One Woman’s Fight for Human Lives: An Interview with Brooke Ellison
Brooke Ellison, the first quadriplegic to graduate from Harvard, talks about her efforts in the fight to expand stem cell research.
April 27, 2007
Keep the Focus on the Feds
April 23, 2007
The Importance of National Stem Cell Funding in the U.S.
April 17, 2007
Embryonic Stem Cell Research by the Numbers
Embryonic stem cell research facts show that billions will go to research on outdated lines, but a change in federal policy could lead to progress.
April 12, 2007
Divided We Fail: The Need for National Stem Cell Funding
New report gives an analysis of state and federal funding for stem cell research alongside key recommendations.
April 10, 2007
HOPE Is Not Enough
As the Senate debates stem cell research legislation this week, Moreno and Berger note that science leads to life-saving cures, not ideology.
March 30, 2007
Public Opinion Snapshot: Solid Backing for Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Polls show that the public has made up its mind on embryonic stem cell research. Yet the president may once again disregard the public will.
March 27, 2007
A Rush to Judgment
Critics of the effort to make the HPV vaccine mandatory should not overstate their case and mix weak arguments with valid ones.
March 22, 2007
Tackling the Moral Questions
Is science invading God’s realm? Various denominations respond to the issue of embryonic stem cell research.
March 21, 2007
Stop Politicizing Scientific Terminology
March 21, 2007
Serving the American People
Dr. Zerhouni’s address to Congress serves as a wake up call to the White House as it threatens to once again veto stem cell research legislation.
March 1, 2007
The Defining Problem
Sam Berger and Jonathan Moreno explain why altering scientific definitions for political ends is bad for both sides of the stem cell debate.
February 16, 2007
Keeping the Promise of Stem Cell Research
Reps. Castle and DeGette speak at CAP event about the viability of passing federal legislation to expand federal support for stem cell research.
February 12, 2007
Scaring Off Science
Embryonic stem cell opponents are scaring off a billion dollar industry with the message that Missouri isn’t hospitable to biomedical research.
February 5, 2007