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
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"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

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