Chinese scientists are claiming a great leap forward in human cloning - the creation of dozens of cloned embryos advanced enough to harvest embryonic stem cells.Their intention is not to copy human beings, but create genetically matched cells to make tissues for transplant patients and for research. The work has not yet been reported in any peer-reviewed journal but Lu Guangxiu of the Xiangya Medical College revealed details of her work in the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. Experts familiar with her work say that three or four other Chinese labs have made similar or greater strides forward.
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99992012
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