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VOL. 8 NO. 1 | January 2008
The American Journal of Bioethics | Volume 8 Number 1
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Editorial

Women's Neuroethics? Why Sex Matters for Neuroethics - FREE
by Molly C. Chalfin, Katrina A. Karkazis, Emily R. Murphy

Target Articles

Neuroimaging Techniques for Memory Detection: Scientific, Ethical, and Legal Issues by Daniel V. Meegan

Open Peer Commentary

A Leg to Stand On: Sir William Osler and Wilder Penfield's "Neuroethics" by Joseph J. Fins

Open Peer Commentary
Essay/Articles

The Prospects for Neuro-Exceptionalism: Transparent Lies, Naked Minds - FREE
by Robert Wachbroit

Book Reviews

Norman Doidge, The Brain that Changes Itself. - FREE
by Peter B. Reiner

Correspondence

Response to Open Peer Commentaries on "Neuroimaging Techniques for Memory Detection: Scientific, Ethical and Legal Issues" - FREE
by Daniel V. Meegan

"Humanities are the Hormones:" Osler, Penfield and "Neuroethics" Revisited - FREE
by Joseph J. Fins

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INSIDE BIOETHICS.NET

Report Paints Grim Picture of Drug Trial Safety
Criticism of FDA's weak oversight are on target, but Congress shares blame.

Giving Up on Gene Therapy Is Wrong Reaction
Death of Jolee Mohr should lead to new patient protections

Women Should Be Wary of Genetic Risk Ads
TV commercials exploit fear of breast cancer in the guise of education.

Students' Meningitis Shots Should Be Required
Americans hate to be told what to do, but we hate losing our kids more.

Privacy is True Price of Healthy Worker Discounts
Even fit folks should resist the temptation of lower deductibles.

BIOETHICS NEWS XML

Genetically modified embryo stirs discussion
(AP) Even though news of the embryo first surfaced last year, the topic has been renewed as a point of controversy during the run up to the UK's Human Fertilisation and Embryology legislation.

Researchers: "dramatic shift" need in HIV/AIDS funding
(BBC) Writing in the journal Science, researchers from Harvard argue that current strategies focused on condoms, testing and vaccine development are failing Africa. They're pushing instead for emphasis on male circumcision and a reduction in multiple sexual partners.

The significance of GINA
(Boston Globe) Experts say the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act is "historic" and will offer people "peace of mind."

Health system for detained illegal immigrants failing
(Washington Post) An investigation by the Post found that the health care in the detainment facilities is often flawed, sloppy and negligent. About 33,000 people are currently being held in these facilities.

Fairness feels good
(LA Times) Researchers recently reported in the journal Psychological Science that a "fair" deal stimulates parts of the brain associated with reward and happiness.




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