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Surprised this hasn't been discussed at all already - if it has been and i missed it, sorry for duplicating a thread.
Basically, i am wondering what folks here think of the ethics of creating embryos, both human and human/animal hybrids, for experimentation and subsequent destruction after 14 days?
What are your thoughts on so-called 'saviour siblings', children specifically created for the sake of a transplant?
Other potentially problematic areas are the possible creation of embryos without donor consent, and clauses allowing a name other than the biological father's to occupy the father's space on the birth certificate.
Opponents to the bill also claim that embryonic stem cells have not generated any therapies as of yet, whereas adult stem cells have generated at least 70 therapeutic applications. This has led to accusations of 'emotional blackmail' directed at those scientists and charities urging embryonic stem cell research in the name of curing ills.
Any expertise from either a scientific or legal perspective that can shed light on these issues is welcome on this thread, as is general opinion. |
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