Lab-grown embryo models: UK unveils first ever rules to guide research
Briefly

The voluntary code of practice in the UK prohibits implanting human stem cell embryo models into living beings but doesn't set fixed growth time limits.
Researchers can propose their own growth limits based on scientific objectives, overseen by an approval committee, addressing ethical concerns in the fast-paced field.
The UK's history of promptly establishing rules for human embryo research, aligned with public consultations, is closely watched globally for its ethical governance approach.
Stem-cell-based embryo models aid infertility research but raise unique ethics concerns globally; the UK's code aims to regulate these fast-paced advancements in the field.
Read at Nature
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