UCLA Researcher Calls for Easing of Restrictions on Stem Cell Lines Derived from Eggs From Paid Providers

A UCLA researcher has spoken out in support of a proposal to allow use of California stem cell agency funds to purchase stem cell lines derived from eggs provided by women who have been paid for the service.

Kathrin Plath, an associate professor, said in a letter to the agency that she and her colleagues would like to use a line from the Oregon SCNT expe…