Scientists in London have been granted permission to edit the genomes of human embryos for research, UK fertility regulators announced today. The approval on 1 February by the UK’s Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) represents the world’s first endorsement of such research by any national regulatory authority.
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Womb Transplants – is Surrogacy Safer?
The recent news that the Health Research Authority has given approval to a UK charity to conduct a clinical trial for womb transplants is seen as welcome news for women without wombs. Womb Transplant UK, led by Dr Richard Smith, a consultant gynaecologist at the Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in London, has been given approval to conduct a clinical trial involving ten womb transplants.
Scientists Apply for License to Edit Genes in Human Embryos
Scientists in London have asked for permission to edit the genomes of human embryos—a request that could lead to the world’s first approval of such research by a national regulatory body.
The First Person Who Ever Saw Sperm Cells Collected Them From His Wife
It’s a bright day in 1677, in the city of Delft, and Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is making love to his wife. But moments after he shudders with orgasm, he hurries out of bed to grab his microscope. After all, he’s not just spending time with his wife: he’s running an important scientific experiment at the request of the Royal Society in London.
London Sees ‘Boom’ in Sperm Donation
Lawyers, film-makers and financiers are behind a sperm donation “boom” in the capital.New figures published today give an insight for the first time into the profile of donors. Instead of students, professionals are now among altruistic Londoners helping childless couples become parents.
Family Bonds: How Does Surrogacy Impact on Relationships?
When a woman becomes a surrogate to enable others to have a baby, new relationships are formed. Research carried out by the Centre of Family Research, University of Cambridge, suggests that many of these relationships flourish. The research will be presented today at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) conference in London.
Olympic hopeful comes out as gluten intolerant
by Corey Whelan
All eyes are on London for the Summer Olympics, which begin on July 27th. Literally thousands of athletic hopefuls will converge upon the city, with adrenaline running through their veins and a story to tell. Included in the …
You know about the National Lottery and Euromillions, but have you heard of the IVF Lottery?
by Lisa Marsh, The AFA’s London Correspondent
We are used to hearing about how the National Lottery or Euromillions has changed someone’s life, but have you ever contemplated a lottery that can actually result in new life? The UK …
Single fathers raising, caring for and talking to pre-teen daughters about their bodies
by Lisa Marsh, The AFA’s London Correspondent
If you are a single father, raising an adolescent or teenage daughter on your own, having a talk with her about her body can be really difficult. It’s hard to know when is the right …