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This editorial reflects minimally edited comments, submitted by Dr. Gleicher, at the request of the Chairman of The President’s Council on Bioethics, to The Council. The here presented opinions are those of Dr. Gleicher and do not represent the opinions of either this Journal, its editorial board or its publisher.
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Gleicher, N. Reflections and Comments on Regulations of Biotechnologies that Touch the Beginning of Human Life. J Assist Reprod Genet 22, 41–46 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-005-0820-1
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