'Reprogrammed' stem cells excite opponents of embryo research
Last week's announcement that two teams of researchers, led by Dr Shinya Yamanaka at Japan's Kyoto University and Professor James Thompson at the University of Wisconsin in the US, had managed to 'reprogram' human skin cells into what they term induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells has re-ignited...
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Restrictions on the disclosure of information about patients receiving fertility treatment should be removed
by Michael Litos and 1 others
This week, the UK's House of Lords is debating the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill. Drawing up new legislation offers a chance to ensure that ethically sound research and practice continues to flourish in assisted reproduction, embryology and related areas. As practitioners, we believe that one issue ripe for...