Stem cells
French court lets parents harvest baby’s stem cells
For the first time in France, the parents of an unborn baby have received permission to preserve stems cells from its umbilical cord and placenta when it is born, to treat…
Prosthetics could get touchy-feely
In this edition, we tell you about a major breakthrough that could change the lives of people with missing limbs. Scientists at Stanford University have developed an artificial…
Japanese scientist who led controversial stem cell research found hanged
A Japanese scientist at the center of research initially hailed as a breakthrough for stem cell treatment killed himself after months of stress and exhaustion, officials said on…
Duflot slams Valls over Roma comments
FRENCH PRESS – Fri. 27/09/13: Housing Minister Cécile Duflot lashes out against Interior Minister Manuel Valls over his controversial comments on the Roma community. Also in the…
French stem-cell store banks on healthy future
A French company is offering to harvest and store people's own stem cells in liquid nitrogen in the hope that those cells may be used one day to replace diseased organs. But…
Femen leader on new French stamp
IN THE FRENCH PAPERS - Mon. 16/07/13: Le Figaro explores how business owners and economists disagree with François Hollande's optimism about the economic recovery. Also, an…
Stem cell pioneers win Nobel Prize for medicine
John Gurdon (left) of Cambridge University and Shinya Yamanaka of Japan’s Kyoto University have won the Nobel Prize for medicine for their work on stem cells, discovering that…
Marc Peschanski, Scientific Director, Institute for Stem Cell Research
Cyril Vanier speaks to Marc Peschanski, Scientific Director at the Institute for Stem Cell Research (I-STEM, France). He is one of France's leading scientists on stem cells and…
René Frydman, Head of Gynecology-obstetrics at Antoine Beclère Hospital, France
Douglas Herbert talks to René Frydman, Head of Gynecology-obstetrics reproduction at Antoine Beclère Hospital near Paris. Professor Frydman made headlines when he announced the…
Making babies: are we playing God?
As France reviews its bioethics legislation, news of the birth of the country’s first "saviour sibling" sparks condemnation from the Catholic Church. François Picard’s panel…
Making babies: are we playing God? (part 2)
As France reviews its bioethics legislation, news of the birth of the country’s first "saviour sibling" sparks condemnation from the Catholic Church. François Picard’s panel…