Greed in Research Dept. (2): Britain Endorses Embryo Cloning. Britain’s chief scientist Liam Donaldson called for an expansion in “therapeutic cloning” research to tap the exctiing therapeutic potential of embryonal stem cells. Opponents — including anti-abortion groups — favor development of uses for adult stem cells. Conceding other less rabid critics’ concerns, Donaldson suggested that implantation of clones into a human uterus for the purpose of gestation and delivery — so-called reproductive cloning — should remain a criminal offense. The push to loosen stringent British restrictions will allow British scientists to compete on a more equal footing, they claim, with less restrictive overseas endeavors. Wired