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Informed Consent and Medical Research

What ethical obligations do scientists have to participants in medical research?

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Informed Consent and Medical Research Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

Premiered June 25, 2010

"Blood samples are sacred," says Carlotta Taluci, a Havasupai Indian, and "a major part of our spiritual, cultural, and religious identity." The tribe was recently involved in a dispute that raised ethical questions about research subjects and the use of genetic material.

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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

This acclaimed one-of-a-kind TV show examines religion's role and the ethical dimensions behind top news headlines. Hosted by veteran journalist Bob Abernethy.