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Is It Time To Reconsider The 14-Day Rule On Studying Human Embryos?

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 22, 2018 · An ethical rule prohibits embryos from being studied outside of the human body past 14 days. But, with recent scientific advances, should we reconsider?

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