Scientists create manpig embryos: reports
06 June 2016 - 16:55
Scientists have managed to create embryos that are part-human‚ part pig. The Guardian reports that the human-pig embryos were created by Researchers at the University of California‚ Davis‚ which allowed the embryos to mature to 28 days old before terminating and examining them.The aim of the research is to find a way to create a ready supply of organs for life-saving transplants.
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