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  • Scientists Create Stem Cells for 10 Disorders

    By Associated Press Writer

    Harvard scientists say they have created stems cells for 10 genetic disorders, which will allow researchers to watch the diseases develop in a lab dish.

    Aug 08, 2008 | Comments 3
  • Scholars Downplay Tablet Debate on Messiah, Resurrection

    By Katherine T. Phan

    An eclectic Jewish scholar is causing a media stir by claiming that Jesus and his disciples copied the idea of a messiah rising again after three days, basing his interpretation of scattered text found on a so-called ancient tablet. This idea fails to hold up when compared with the assessment of other Biblical scholars – many who say the relic is too badly preserved to even read.

    Jul 08, 2008 | Comments 3
  • Renowned Christian Geneticist to Retire from Human Genome Research Institute

    By Katherine T. Phan

    Francis S. Collins, the Christian geneticist who led the project to map the human genome, announced that he will be stepping down as director of the National Human Genome Research Institute.

    Jun 01, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Research Explores 'Evangelical Intelligentsia'

    By Jay Lindsay

    For decades, Boston University sociologist Peter Berger says, American intellectuals have looked down on evangelicals.

    May 15, 2008 | Comments 3
  • Oxford Probes Why People Believe in God

    By Nathan Black

    The University of Oxford will bring together anthropologists, theologians, philosophers and other academics for a three-year study on whether belief in a divine being is an inherent part of mankind's makeup.

    Feb 20, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Study: Lonely People More Likely to Believe in God

    By Jennifer Riley

    People who feel lonely or isolated are more likely to believe in God and the supernatural, found a new study published in February.

    Feb 04, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Jesus Tomb Case Closed for Most Scholars

    By Katherine T. Phan

    A group of scholars posted a statement rejecting the identification of the Talpiot tomb as belonging to Jesus, a week after a conference in Jerusalem revisited evidence on claims presented in the controversial film 'Lost Tomb of Jesus.'

    Jan 23, 2008 | Comments 2
  • Jesus Tomb 'Archeoporn' Resurrected

    By Katherine T. Phan

    A panel of scholars and researchers revived the debate over the validity of claims presented in the controversial “Lost Tomb of Jesus” film nearly one year after it riled academic and Christian communities.

    Jan 18, 2008 | Comments 5
  • Gay Therapy Framework to be Reviewed

    By Lillian Kwon

    Authors of a new therapy paradigm, aimed at helping people resolve conflicts between their religious beliefs and homosexual desire, are encouraging public and professional comments for possible revision.

    Jan 17, 2008 | Comments 3
  • Dolly Creator Ditches Cloning for Breakthrough Stem Cell Alternative

    By Katherine T. Phan

    The scientist who cloned Dolly the sheep says he will no longer practice the controversial stem cell research technique that was used to create her and will instead pursue a more ethically accepted and breakthrough adult stem cell method that doesn’t result in the destruction of embryos.

    Nov 20, 2007 | Comments 4
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