The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority board (HFEA) held a meeting last week and announced that scientists are close to growing human eggs and sperm in a lab, The Guardian reports.

The account says that by June 7 last year, discussions had taken place with the HFEA as to who should undertake an investigation. The documents also set out plans for “draft statement to be ...

The HFEA does this by licensing, monitoring and inspecting fertility clinics. It provides free, clear and impartial information about treatment, clinics and egg, sperm and embryo donation.