Human Procreation: Ethical Aspects of the New Techniques : Report of a Working PartyThis controversial report examines the techniques available to scientists and doctors working in human reproductive medicine, as well wider issues related to this research. It looks at the social, ethical, and legal issues raised by processes such as in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer, gene alteration, and the use of "spare" embryos in research. |
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The question reviewed | 1 |
Child and parents | 47 |
The social issues | 57 |
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