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    This blog is the combined effort of a team of researchers and community members working around the world in different disciplines to address concerns around human variation, normalcy, and enhancement. This blog is a place for academics, community members and individuals alike to connect, find information and discuss issues related to the What Sorts? project.
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      • One in 1,000 children may become subjected to growth attenuation
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      • The 6th Pediatric Bioethics Conference of Seattle Children’s on ethical issues in prenatal and neonatal care in July 2010
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      • A legal article says that courts should take new standards and approve the “Ashley Treatment” because the therapy can be more important than non-person’s fundamental rights

The Miracle of Bionics – Presenting Challenging Questions

June 2, 2008 — wolbring

another piece covering Bionic advances and that quotes me a lot that just came out.
more here
Cheers
Gregor
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