Sentences with phrase «viable embryos for research»
The following month, researchers at the Whitehead Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, created embryos that lack a gene required for placental growth, potentially appeasing those who object to the creation of viable embryos for research.
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Although the embryos were not viable and not intended for clinical use, this proof - of - principle research raised ethical concerns and emphasized the need to continue to have discussions on the scientific and social impact of this technology and its use in countries around the world.