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Stem Cell Debate

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1.   Jun 28, 2007 10:34 PM

» P_Al - legislation

In response to legislation posted by tinuviel:


Yes, IVF is in vitro fertilisation. The egg is fertilized externally (in vitro) and then implanted into the woman.

Not sure about an embryo maintained externally. Interestingly, there are a few cases of a fetus coming to term within the abdomen i.e. outside the womb. Apparently, the placenta attaches to one of the organs and develops a blood supply from it. Never underestimate the ingenuity of a clump of cells happy

-- posted by P_Al


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