Monday 26 March 2012

Stem Cell Research-Government Survey-Fertility Clinics-Egg Donors-Donor Eggs

Stem cell research on donor eggs often not disclosed

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many U.S. fertility clinics don't tell egg donors that embryos made from their eggs may end up being used in Stem Cell Research, according to a new government survey. That's despite widespread opposition to such research, which is considered morally offensive by a third of Americans, researchers write in the journal Fertility and Sterility. They found that among 100 fertility clinics, two said they didn't have a consent form for women donating eggs. ... read more..

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