The problem with any new technological frontier is that the legal system usually lags behind. Almost everyday I hear or speak to someone about the changing laws of embryo and cloning research around the world.

For example, currently in Europe, the European Union (EU) failed to agree on ethical guidelines for embryonic stem cell funding. Thus, now instead of the EU using one application guideline list it will have to consider each funding proposal on a case by case basis. This will surely create varied rulings and subjective approvals for each different application. You can read more about it in the 3rd issue of the StemClone Digest sent out to SCCC members (link below).