Synthetic human embryos: can the law keep pace with the science? – podcast

Scientists have created synthetic human embryos using stem cells in a groundbreaking advance that sidesteps the need for eggs or sperm. Madeleine Finlay speaks to science correspondent Hannah Devlin about her world exclusive story on this development, what it could mean for medical research, and whether the ethical and regulatory classifications of these embryos are keeping pace with the scienceRead more of Hannah Devlin ’s reporting on this storyhere.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Science Medical research Biology Stem cells Genetics World news Source Type: news