Op-Ed: Artificial Gametes: The What, Why and How of creating sperm and eggs in the laboratory

February 29, 2008

There was a lively audience at this public meeting held at the Centre for Life in Newcastle on 12 February, an evening debate organised by Progress Educational Trust. This is perhaps not surprising given the recent media speculation and the current political debate about the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill which proposes to ban the use of artificial gametes for fertility treatment. It was opportune therefore to address the scientific, ethical and political issues. (BioNews)