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Religious studies department’s Deepak Sarma explores Hinduism’s perspective on IVF

An article by Deepak Sarma, professor of Indian religions and philosophy in the Department of Religious Studies at the College of Arts and Sciences, was recently published by Baylor College of Medicine.

The article, titled “Ethical issues in reproductive medicine: Hinduism and ‘leftovers’ from IVF.” delves into the case of a committed and conscientious Hindu couple seeking in vitro fertilization (IVF) and the ethical questions they face throughout the process.

Read the article.