X-Message-Number: 24058 Date: Thu, 06 May 2004 21:56:24 -0700 From: Olaf Henny <> Subject: Aussi embronic stem cell research set to begin References: <> "Embryo research set to begin The first licences have been granted allowing excess Australian human embryos to be used in research. Melbourne IVF and Sydney IVF have both been granted licences to use the embryos if they are no longer required for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedures and the couples have given their consent. ..." (snip) "...The Federal Government passed legislation allowing the use of embryonic stem cells in medical research in 2002. There are an estimated 70,000 surplus embryos created through IVF treatment which scientists could access for stem cell research." See full story at: http://www.worldhealth.net/?p=4193&goto_url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s1089142.htm Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=24058