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This is an archive article published on January 10, 1999

Belgium to allow human embryos for research

BRUSSELS: In a move that could spark an ethical war around the world, Belgium's government is considering drafting a law that would pave ...

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BRUSSELS: In a move that could spark an ethical war around the world, Belgium’s government is considering drafting a law that would pave the way for the creation of human embryos that would be used solely for scientific research.

The bill would `ban the creation of human embryos for research means,’ but would make an exception `for certain very specific experiments with exclusively therapeutic goals,’ science policy ministry official Frank Demeyere said.

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