Dutch Christian Democrat ethicist rejects growing embryos for research

21-09-2022

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Dutch Christian Democrat ethicist rejects growing embryos for research

The recently published scientific report of the Dutch Christian Democratic Party (CDA) about growing embryos contradicts the party's stance on embryos in the Program of Principles from 1993.

A scientist uses a microscope at a laboratory. Photo AFP, Luis Acosta

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