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Illustration of an artificial insemination of a human egg
Image: Cigdem Simsek/Zoonar/picture alliance

Embryonic research

Scientists say research with embryos can help us understand the causes of miscarriages, genetic conditions and congenital organ defects. But the research is controversial and banned in many places.