July 1978 marked the birth of the first child conceived as a result of in vitro fertilization. Since that time advances in reproductive endocrinology and infertility have remained at the center of public interest and have captivated the imagination of scientists and clinicians throughout the world.
Human Embryo Research—Yes or No? attempts to focus on the medical, scientific, moral and legal implications of experimental research on early human embryos. It is the product of a November 1985 CIBA Foundation meeting—involving scientists, moral philosophers, doctors, lawyers and theologians—designed to elucidate the issues for non-scientists and explain how this research might benefit mankind. The moral issues generated by human embryo research are discussed in terms of legal, religious and ethical implications.
The distinguished group of contributors includes Robert G. Edwards, who, along with Patrick Steptoe, was responsible for the first "test-tube baby" in 1978. All of the contributors are British, which is ...
