BioNews - Professor Sarah Franklin, Dr Nick Hopwood and Professor Martin Johnson

Professor Sarah Franklin, Dr Nick Hopwood and Professor Martin Johnson

BioNews Comment articles written by Professor Sarah Franklin, Dr Nick Hopwood and Professor Martin Johnson:

Why the MRC did not fund the first test-tube baby

02 August 2010 - by Professor Sarah Franklin, Dr Nick Hopwood and Professor Martin Johnson

In 1971, reproductive biologist Dr Robert Edwards and gynaecologist Mr Patrick Steptoe applied to the UK Medical Research Council (MRC) requesting funding for research into human in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer. Their application was rejected...[Read More]