The ‘Time Has Come’ to Extend Human Embryo Research From 14 to 28 Days, Argues Bioethicist
A decades-old rule, in which research scientists are forbidden to experiment on human embryos beyond the 14-day mark, is being challenged by a British bioethicist, who says the rule is outdated, arbitrary, and an unnecessary impediment to scientific progress. By extending the 14-day limit to 28 days, scientists will be better able to prevent miscarriages,…