Britain Approves Animal-Human Hybrids for Research
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LONDON — The Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority of Britain approved the creation of some human-animal hybrids for stem-cell research. Yesterday, the authority gave the go-ahead to researchers who want to implant human genomes into animal eggs. It will now consider applications to conduct the work from scientists at Newcastle University and King’s College, London. A decision is due in November. “This is not a total green light for cytoplasmic hybrid research but recognition that this area of research can, with caution and careful scrutiny, be permitted,” the HFEA said in a statement.
