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UK set to reverse stance on research with chimeras

Lawmakers are expected to reopen the debate in September.

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Hopkin, M. UK set to reverse stance on research with chimeras. Nat Med 13, 890–891 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0807-890b

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