Chimera - Merging Human Cells with Animal Eggs

Father_BergIn early September, Britain's Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) approved the concept of creating hybrid embryos by merging human cells with animal eggs for research purposes.

In Focus examines the issue of hybrid embryos, with an introductory commentary by Fr. Thomas Berg.

 

 

News, Background & Statistics, Commentary

HFEA Statement on its Decision
Regarding Hybrid Embryos
U.K. Government

Linacre Center Submission to Science and Technology Committee Inquiry on Government Proposals for the Regulation of Hybrids and Chimeras

Britain Approves Human-Animal
Embryo Research
Reuters

Animal-human hybrids spark controversy
National Geographic

Human Animal Chimeras: Some experiments can disquietingly blur the line between species
Scientific American

Pig-human chimeras contain cell surprise
New Scientist

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