Demand for more coherence in embryo research discussions

Fragmented debate could result in unsuitable policies, says advisory body

Dutch government officials and academics need to show more coherence when debating embryo research, a leading policy body has said.

The Rathenau Institute, which advises the Dutch government on research policy, has called for a conversation that includes both research on embryos and the application of novel techniques. The call was published just before a parliamentary consultation on the issue at the end of last year.