Embryo research in the UK
Research on human embryos is important for the continuing development of assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) and for ensuring the efficacy and safety of existing treatments.
Understanding of early human development and genetic disease gained from research may ultimately improve the success of fertility and related medical treatments.
This report provides information on the research carried out under a licence from the HFEA at UK clinics between April 2006 and March 2007.
Page last updated: 07 June 2012
The creation human/animal embryos for research comes with many ethical and social implications.