"Primate NT appears to be challenged by stricter molecular requirements for mitotic spindle assembly than in other mammals. In cattle, the somatic centrosome is transferred during NT, whereas mice rely on the oocyte's maternal centrosome. Also, NuMA and HSET are not exclusively concentrated on the meiotic spindle in mammals other than primates. With current approaches, NT to produce embryonic stem cells in nonhuman primates may prove difficult--and reproductive cloning unachievable. " (Science 11 April 2003: 297)
Sadly, attempts to clone has already cause health problems in women, who provide the primary research material - oocytes (eggs). Dr. Hwang went through thousands of eggs in his failed attempt for respect and fame.
Poor women of color are currently coerced and exploited for as little as US$300 for their eggs. One woman died from the process just a few weeks ago. Other consequences of OHSS is stroke, renal failure, and fututure infertility in the mother and there is growing evidence of increased risk of increased risk of cancers, deformities, and stillbirth in future offspring.
Human embryonic stem cell research is a hot topic pitting patients against embryos ... but, as is often the case, women's health risks are ignored - or passed off as researchers try to determine the least amount of money for which women will be enticed.
For more information, go to
http://www.HandsOffOurOvaries.com and
http://www.EndEggsploitation.org
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