Experts in embryology and fertility announced a breakthrough in scientific development: a technique that could allow same-sex couples to create their own biological child. Experts called on lawyers not to restrict investigations in that area, which they qualified as an “important” research.

The creation of sperm and eggs in laboratory is yet at an early stage, but the Hinton Group, formed by a total of 40 renowned specialists, states that this procedure could be possible in no longer than 15 years. The creation of sperm out of female cells is also possible, but that would take longer, they said.

According to John Harris, professor of bioethichs at the University Of Manchester and member of the Hinton Group, agreed that ministers should not interfere in these investigations.

These announcements were in Britain after the tabling to the amendment to the Government´s controversial Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill, destined to increment the use of “artificial” eggs and sperm in fertility clinics.
The Bill would prevent such eggs beingh given to infertile women. With it, the new technique would be allowed in fertility clinics without further authorization required

On the other hand, Josephine Quintavalle, from the campaign group “Comment on Reproductive Ethics”, stated that the technique would go against natural reproductive process and could lead to genetic problems on the offspring