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Nature Medicine 13, 890 - 891 (2007)
Published online: 31 August 2007 | doi:10.1038/nm0807-890b
UK set to reverse stance on research with chimeras
Michael Hopkin1
- London
Abstract
Lawmakers are expected to reopen the debate in September.
UK scientists who aim to use chimeras—hybrid embryos containing both human and animal material—for their research are awaiting a decision that would legalize their experiments.In December 2006, the UK government proposed a total ban on the creation of any hybrid embryo containing human material, even for research purposes, but relented after an outcry from research organizations and political watchdogs.
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