Scientists begin attempts to clone human embryos for stem cells

June 6, 2006

(AP) -- Harvard-affiliated researchers said Tuesday they have begun efforts to create stem cells by cloning human embryos, joining the race among a small group of scientists in this controversial pursuit.

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