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Study Finds Babies in First Trimester Have “Adult-Like” Nerves
Tridimensional Visualization and Analysis of Early Human Development The study published in the journal Cell used 3D images of human embryos that revealed previously unknown features of human development. The images showed that an adult-like pattern of skin innervation is established before the end of the first trimester http://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(17)30287-8?utm_source=email+marketing+Mailigen&utm_campaign=News+4.27.17&utm_medium=email Summary Generating a precise cellular and […] More
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Our Common Humanity
As pastors we are aware that the conversation about unborn life is sensitive, delicate and, indeed, painful for many. We offer our reflections with the greatest of respect for everyone while wishing to make some points clearly and unambiguously. Fundamental right Every one of us has a right to our life. It is not given […] More
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Two Lives, One Love – Pastoral Message for 2018 on the right to life
Having consulted carefully with members of the lay faithful, both women and men, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference wishes to offer the following considerations as a contribution to the present national conversation on the right to life. The Catholic Church recently concluded a Jubilee Year of Mercy. This initiative of Pope Francis was celebrated by […] More
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Abortion and subsequent mental health: Review of the literature
The risk that abortion may be correlated with subsequent mental disorders needsacareful assessment,in order to offer women full information when facing a difficult pregnancy. All research papers published between 1995 and 2011, were examined, to retrieve those assessing any correlation between abortion and subsequent mental problems. A total of 36 studies were retrieved, and six […] More
