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. 2004 Dec;30(6):527–532. doi: 10.1136/jme.2002.002170

Reproductive and therapeutic cloning, germline therapy, and purchase of gametes and embryos: comments on Canadian legislation governing reproduction technologies

L Bernier 1, D Gregoire 1
PMCID: PMC1733972  PMID: 15574437

Abstract

In this article the three main topics covered in the new legislation are commented on: cloning, germline therapy, and purchase of gametes and embryos. Some important issues also covered in the new legislation, such as privacy and access to information, data protection, identity of donors, and inspection, will not be addressed.

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