Shelling out for eggs.

• Autores: Katherine Harmon Courage
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 301, Nº. 5, 2009, págs. 20-21
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article discusses a decision by U.S. officials in New York State, who will allow the payment to women who donate their eggs to be used in stem cell research. Bioethicists contend that the practice of paying women for their eggs would exploit them and compromise their health. Topics include the ethical issues of egg donation, an overview of the donation procedure, and how previous attempts at securing quality eggs has failed.