Jessica van Vonderen

You’ve heard of IVF, now scientists are working on the next generation of reproductive technology, called IVG or in vitro gametogenesis.  It’s technology to produce eggs and sperm in a lab, possibly from just the skin cells of a prospective parent.  It would, in theory, allow three people to create a baby or even just one person, alone.  Today, Dr Alexandra Harvey, a senior research scientist with Melbourne IVF on the science behind it and the ethical dilemmas it will bring. Featured:  Dr Alexandra Harvey, senior research scientist at Melbourne IVF

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As a state government, sometimes a good old-fashioned fight with the feds can pay off politically, especially in a parochial state like Queensland, writes Jessica van Vonderen.