F-2012-00186 - Human Embryos Created for Research

Summary of Request

The HFEA was asked to provide information about the number of human embryos created for research purposes each year under research projects licensed by the HFEA.

HFEA Response

The HFEA had recently answered a similar request for information, the response to which is published on the HFEA website. It was therefore recommended to visit the website at http://www.hfea.gov.uk/7412.html to view this response that also concerns the use of human embryos in research.

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