AAO, RSM host Dr Taranissi IVF Lecture
(wz) Anglo Arab Organisation, Royal Society of Medicine continue to host lecture program of senior Arab scientists in Britain.
The “In Vitro Fertilisation” lecture, hosted by the Anglo Arab Organisation (AAO) and the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) in London, turned into a platform for dialogue on how monotheistic religions and different cultures view this controversial issue.
The renowned Egyptian-born fertility specialist Dr. Mohammed Taranissi, gave a brief on the history of “test-tube children” and the evolution in this scientific endeavor to a large audience.
Taranissi highlighted the controversial issues in this type of scientific research and what could be determined by ethical values in every society.
Critical questions were asked by Arab and Western specialists as well as members of the curious audience who are still exploring the aspects of generating artificial embryos, using some of them and destroying others.
Taranissi gave his point of view on the subject from the scientific perspective, pointing out that the generation of embryos and its damage occur naturally, adding “the work of doctors and scientists proves what is already happening.” more...
From: »MiddleEastOnline«