Embryo research
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Case by case decision making in embryo testing
On October 1 2009, the HFEA moved to licensing Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) on a condition by condition basis. This means that once a condition has been licensed by the HFEA, any clinic in the UK licensed for PGD can test for that condition.
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Cloning issues in reproductive science
In 1998 the HFEA undertook a consultation exercise on cloning. A working group consisting of members of the HFEA and of the Human Genetics Advisory Commission (HGAC) was established to take this forward
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Hybrids & chimeras
Find out the issues involved in determining the HFEA’s policy on licensing of human-animal hybrid research. The HFEA held a detailed public consultation on the ethical and social implications of creating human/animal embryos in research
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Legislation and the Act
Over the years, the HFEA has reviewed many of its policies in order to incorporate changes to legislation. Read about the review process and see what was changed.
Page last updated: 24 August 2012
Find out about human embryo research taking place throughout the UK - including human-animal hybrids and stem cell reseach.