< http://www.gene-watch.org/embryo.html > June 6, 2001 Council for Responsible Genetics Statement on Embryo Research
The Council for Responsible Genetics unequivocally supports a woman's right to make her own reproductive decisions. However, we oppose the utilization of human eggs and embryos for experimental manipulations and as items of commerce because of the potential for eugenic applications and health risks to women and their offspring.
The Council for Responsible Genetics therefore calls for a ban on the buying or selling of human eggs or embryos, and the manipulation of any and all human eggs or embryos by transfer of cells, nuclei, cytoplasm, mitochondria, chromosomes, or isolated DNA or RNA molecules of human or non-human origin.
No human embryo is to be produced solely for purposes of research.
These bans would apply whether or not the embryos are to be implanted and gestated and irrespective of the sources of funding, whether public or private.