Background briefings

  • New techniques

    Read summaries of the latest treatments and research in the fields of assisted reproduction and embryology.

    ...New techniques

  • About HFEA regulation

    Discover the key facts about the way the HFEA operates, its role and what its licensing and regulating responsibilities are.

    ...About HFEA regulation

  • Sperm websites

    What is the HFEA's advice to people using unlicensed sperm websites to obtain eggs or sperm for fertility treatment? Find out the latest here.

    ...Sperm websites

  • Surrogacy

    Exactly what is involved in surrogacy and what advice does the HFEA give to people thinking of becoming involved in this complex area? Read the key points.

    ...Surrogacy

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Page last updated: 18 March 2009

Embryo research

Research on a human embryoFind out about human embryo research taking place throughout the UK - including human-animal hybrids and stem cell reseach.

...more about embryo research