X-Message-Number: 23358 From: "John de Rivaz" <> Subject: Time warp' twins born from embryos frozen 12 years ago Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 12:35:00 -0000 Time warp' twins born from embryos frozen 12 years ago Roger Dobson and Rachel Dobson A MOTHER has made medical history by giving birth to healthy twin boys from embryos that were frozen 12 years ago. more on http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,176-985394,00.html but I think this will be taken down on February 7th. unless you subscribe The article includes: >>> Although the technology may now enable the long-term storage of embryos, the practice is not allowed in Britain. Couples can initially store embryos for five years but then have to apply for a five-year extension. After that the embryos must be left to perish**, given up for research or passed to another couple for immediate use. <<< ** ie executed without trial -- Sincerely, John de Rivaz: http://John.deRivaz.com for websites including Cryonics Europe, Longevity Report, The Venturists, Porthtowan, Alec Harley Reeves - inventor, Arthur Bowker - potter, de Rivaz genealogy, Nomad .. and more Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=23358