The debate about creating a human-animal “hybrid” should not really be a debate at all. What scientists are proposing is not to create some kind of monstrous creature. Rather, they want to manipulate a bundle of cells to perform stem-cell research. The technique could greatly advance research into conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. The advancement of science should not be held back by people’s misunderstanding of it, or a perceived “yuck” factor.

The Independent has a Q&A here.

Posted Wednesday, January 10th, 2007 @ 5:46 pm
Filed in human rights, politics, science and tech

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