Newcastle centre gains licence for therapeutic cloning
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The United Kingdom has granted its first licence for researchers to create human embryonic stem cells by means of cell nuclear transfer, otherwise known as therapeutic cloning, prompting excitement among scientists—and anger among pro-life groups.
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) granted the licence on 11 August to Professor Alison Murdoch and Dr Miodrag Stojkovic at the Newcastle Centre for Life, who will use the stem cells they generate to research diabetes, among other diseases.
Professor Alison Murdoch and Dr Miodrag Stojkovic of the Newcastle Centre for Life have been granted the first UK licence to conduct therapeutic cloning
Credit: LIFE SCIENCE CENTRE
"After careful consideration of all the scientific, ethical, legal, and medical aspects of the project the HFEA licence committee agreed to grant an initial one year research licence to the Newcastle Centre for Life," said the authority's chairwoman, Suzi Leather.(Stephen Pincock)
The United Kingdom has granted its first licence for researchers to create human embryonic stem cells by means of cell nuclear transfer, otherwise known as therapeutic cloning, prompting excitement among scientists—and anger among pro-life groups.
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) granted the licence on 11 August to Professor Alison Murdoch and Dr Miodrag Stojkovic at the Newcastle Centre for Life, who will use the stem cells they generate to research diabetes, among other diseases.
Professor Alison Murdoch and Dr Miodrag Stojkovic of the Newcastle Centre for Life have been granted the first UK licence to conduct therapeutic cloning
Credit: LIFE SCIENCE CENTRE
"After careful consideration of all the scientific, ethical, legal, and medical aspects of the project the HFEA licence committee agreed to grant an initial one year research licence to the Newcastle Centre for Life," said the authority's chairwoman, Suzi Leather.(Stephen Pincock)