Human-Animal Hybrids To Be Developed In Japan

(Independent) Human-animal hybrids are to be developed in embryo form in Japan after the government approved controversial stem-cell research. Human cells will be grown in rat and mouse embryos then brought to term in a surrogate animal as part of experiments set to be carried out at the University of Tokyo. Supporters say the work led by renowned geneticist Hiromitsu Nakauchi could be a vital first step towards eventually growing organs that can then be transplanted into people in need. Read More