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Saturday, January 17, 2004Last April the first scientific evidence that cloning was taking place was published in a reputable medical journal. In Reproductive BioMedicine Online, which is edited by Edwards, Zavos published the first data showing that a human embryo had been cloned. Edwards said: “This is, to the best of my knowledge, the first formal report on steps leading towards this objective. “Having never disguised his intentions , Zavos presents brief data on his approach to human cloning by utilising methods seemingly compatible with cloning certain animal species.” And yesterday, when Zavos announced that he had implanted a cloned embryo into a woman, he had the support of another British fertility expert, Dr Paul Rainsbury, who backed his claims. Rainsbury, consultant gynaecologist and medical director of the Regional Centre for Reproductive Medicine at Bupa Roding Hospital in Ilford, said: “I believe this embryo has been implanted in a 35-year-old woman. I have no reason to believe it didn’t take place.” The embryo was implanted in the last two weeks. This weekend Zavos hopes to be able to tell whether it is growing . If the tests are positive, Zavos will have another first to add to his achievements. The last time we heard such a claim, it was from his rival, Severino Antinori. Nothing ever came of it. Only time (ten months or less) will tell if anything comes of this. posted by Sydney on 1/17/2004 09:06:00 PM 0 comments 0 Comments: |
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