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Developments in genetics are changing the way medicine is practised. Material here considers genetic developments and the ethical concerns raised.
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Four steps forward, five steps back (triple helix - spring 2012)
Continuing challenges in global health - Review by Steve Fouch CMF Head of Allied Professions Ministries The last year has seen some significant changes relating to global major health problems. We saw that maternal mortality in the developing world was less than had been previously reported, (1)...
A theological diagnosis (triple helix - winter 2011)
A theological diagnosis: a new direction on genetic therapy, 'disability' and the ethics of healing. By Matt Edmonds Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2011 £25 Pb 208pp ISBN 978 1 84310 998 3 - This unusual book includes chapters on theology, genetic techniques and faith healing. The surprising link is...
Searching for Roots (triple helix - autumn 2006)
Clare Cooper looks at humankind's obsession with genealogy and heritage - The desire to know our roots is very strong, almost instinctive. Around the world people are seeking knowledge of their origins – ancient ancestors, forefathers of recent centuries or immediate family.We all belong to one,...
Life in our hands: Christian perspective on genetics & cloning (Book Review) (triple helix - winter 2006)
Life in our hands: Christian perspective on genetics & cloning - John Bryant & John Searle - Inter-Varsity Press 2004 - £9.99 Hb 191 pp - ISBN: 0 85111 7953 - Barely a month goes by without an announcement of a new development in biotechnology. The challenge for Christians is to keep abreast of...
Submission from CMF in response to the Human Genetics Commission on Choosing the Future: Genetics and Reproductive Decision Making - 15/11/2004
Introduction - Christian Medical Fellowship is interdenominational and has as members more than 5,000 British Christian doctors in all branches of the profession. Through the International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA) we are linked with like-minded colleagues in well over 100 other countries. We regularly make submissions on...Christian Medical Fellowship calls on Christians to Respond to Human Genetics Consultation (16/7/2004)
The Christian Medical Fellowship has today called on Christians throughout the UK to protest against the ‘wilful eradication’ of ‘Special Needs’ children and the future creation of ‘Designer Babies’ In an unprecedented nationwide consultation announced today by The Human Genetics Commission [HGC], the public is being asked to respond to a wide...Read Full Release...
Genetic Engineering – A Christian Response (Book Review) (triple helix - summer 2004)
Genetic Engineering – A Christian Response - Demy TJ, Stewart GP (Editors) - Kregel 1999 - Price $22.99 Pb 320 pp - ISBN 0 8254 2357 0 - This multi-author volume has three sections examining genetic engineering and society, the family and the individual. Each chapter can be read in isolation. Some...
CMF calls for ban on sex selection (22/1/2003)
CMF has called for a total ban on sex selection in the UK, in its formal submission to a consultation document, 'Sex Selection: choice and responsibility in human reproduction', from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. The consultation period ends this week. 'Sex selection is inherently discriminatory,' says CMF General Secretary, Dr...Read Full Release...