Men Are Redundant for Reproduction? So Are Women

This story in the Guardian Unlimited claims that the invention of an artificial womb has become reality. Scientists have created prototypes made out of cells extracted from women's bodies. Embryos successfully attached themselves to the walls of these laboratory wombs and began to grow. However, experiments had to be terminated after a few days to comply with in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) regulations. Interestingly, those concerned with ethics have already scheduled a conference in Oklahoma next week. 'There are going to be real problems,' said organiser Dr Scott Gelfand, of Oklahoma State University. 'Some feminists even say artificial wombs mean men could eliminate women from the planet and still perpetuate our species. That's a bit alarmist. Nevertheless, this subject clearly raises strong feelings.'

Source: Guardian Unlimited [newspaper]

Title: Men redundant? Now we don't need women either

Author: Robin McKie

Date: February 10, 2002

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