41.   Dixon called for a worldwide moratorium on all human cloning research to allow a proper assessment of the risks and benefits.

42.   Human cloning is ethically unacceptable but non-human cloning research should continue because of its health benefits, the World Health Assembly said Wednesday.

43.   In December, the Science and Technology Ministry banned funding for research into all human cloning research.

44.   Much said a treaty against cloning should not only ban the practice, but should also discuss whether a patent can be issued for cloning research.

45.   Still, researchers are wary about public reaction after President Clinton ordered a ban on federal funds for human cloning research.

46.   The cloning research could also produce replacement skin, cartilage and bone tissue for burn and accident victims, the industry said.

47.   The government, which has not yet licensed any cloning research, said it was considering whether to appeal.

48.   He called for a halt on human cloning research until the completion of a review from a presidential panel on bioethics is completed by May.

49.   A review by a presidential panel on the bioethics of human cloning research is scheduled to be completed by May.

50.   Despite further testimony that animal cloning research could preserve endangered species and have applications for organ transplants in humans, House members appeared to remained uncomfortable.