Human-cow hybrid embryo planned

by Chris Christensen Add comments
categories: Science

According to the Times Online:

Stem-cell researchers have applied to produce an embryo using an animal’s egg and a human cell

British scientists are to submit plans to create a hybrid embryo — part human, part cow.

They are to develop a way of creating stem cells that does not require human eggs, but the application seems likely to be met with controversy.

Controversial… you think?

by Chris Christensen

I am the Director of Engineering for TripAdvisor.com/Flights. I am also the host of the Amateur Traveler. The Amateur Traveler is an online travel show that focuses primarily on travel destinations and what are the best places to travel to. It includes both a weekly audio podcast, a video podcast, and a blog.

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