Tuesday, October 12, 2010
First patient treated with human embryonic stem cells
A persistent lady who had undergone 10 years of infertility treatment manages to give birth to a healthy baby from an embryo frozen for almost 20 years. However, the newborn of the new baby boy created a controversial issue. Opponents claimed that the baby could be a generation before she was born or to the biological offspring of her mother or her grandmother. Besides, the embryo is taken from the embryo from a couple who no longer need them after they had a child from IVF treatment. Therefore, the new born baby boy is the siblings of the IVF child although he is born almost 20 years apart.
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This is really a great news for the new mother after waiting for 10 years. Her persistence finally rewarded. However, the controversy created should take into concern as well. This is because the siblings of the boy may request the return of the new born baby or any ethical issues can be created. As for me, legal agreement should be made before embryo baby is born to protect the welfare of every individual.
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