PIONEERING projects are ready to go in Britain after MPs voted by 366 to 174
to allow controversial research on embryos. The decision, which will legalise
the creation of human clones for research into “serious diseases”, may pave the
way for similar laws in other countries.
Prior to last month’s milestone vote in the House of Commons, research on
embryos was confined to combating infertility. But if the changes are approved
by the House of Lords, from 31 January scientists will also be allowed to
experiment on embryos to combat “serious diseases”.
Researchers have long wanted to use spare embryos…
