摘要：Mary Doe is a human embryo preserved in liquid nitrogen, in an
unnamed in vitro fertilization clinic.1 Mary Doe¡¯s name was given by an
organization dedicated to advocating for equal humanity and personhood
of pre-born children, including ¡°children in vitro.¡±2 In response to
President Clinton¡¯s policy favoring embryonic stem cell [hereinafter EScell]
research, the organization filed suit on behalf of Mary Doe, and all
other frozen human embryos similarly situated, seeking a permanent
