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Limit on human embryo research should be extended to 28 days, says UK regulator

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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has recommended that the 14-day limit for human embryo research should be extended to 28 days .

If adopted in law, this would allow scientists to cultivate embryos to the equivalent of 28 days of development for the first time.

The move could pave the way for breakthroughs in understanding the causes of miscarriages and heart defects.

The International Society for Stem Cell Research removed post-day-14 research from its list of prohibited’ scientific activities.

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