NPR ran a story this week about how stem cell researchers are increasingly competing with fertility clinics for donated eggs. Donating for reproductive use pays, but donating for stem cell research doesn't, because of ethical concerns. Some argue that it should.
Link: NPR : Stem-Cell Scientists Compete for Human Eggs. See also this companion NPR article: Q&A: Embryonic Stem Cells: Exploding the Myths.
For a comprehensive rundown of the issues with egg donation, check out the fact sheets and other background material put together by the Center for Genetics and Society: Egg Extraction For Stem Cell Research: Protecting Women's Health.
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