Post by thomasallencummins on Apr 2, 2008 15:23:32 GMT -5
British scientists make human-cow embryos
Experts assure public such experiments wouldn't result in ‘monsters’
WASHINGTON - British researchers say they have created embryos and stem cells using human cells and the egg cells of cows, but said such experiments would not lead to hybrid human-animal babies, or even to direct medical therapies.
Dr. Lyle Armstrong of Newcastle University presented preliminary data on his work to Israel's parliament last week. It has not been reviewed by other experts in the field, Newcastle University said in a statement released on Tuesday.
They said they had hollowed out the egg cells of cattle, inserted human DNA to create a growing embryo, and then taken it apart to get embryonic stem cells.
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23921668
What a relief that we're not going to be saddled with a Man-Cow rights debate. I'm guessing the Man-Cow lobby would put McDonalds out of business and hold up Chik Fil A as a viable replacement for hamburgers.
All kidding aside this has some very interesting posibilites for furthering stem cell research.
Experts assure public such experiments wouldn't result in ‘monsters’
WASHINGTON - British researchers say they have created embryos and stem cells using human cells and the egg cells of cows, but said such experiments would not lead to hybrid human-animal babies, or even to direct medical therapies.
Dr. Lyle Armstrong of Newcastle University presented preliminary data on his work to Israel's parliament last week. It has not been reviewed by other experts in the field, Newcastle University said in a statement released on Tuesday.
They said they had hollowed out the egg cells of cattle, inserted human DNA to create a growing embryo, and then taken it apart to get embryonic stem cells.
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23921668
What a relief that we're not going to be saddled with a Man-Cow rights debate. I'm guessing the Man-Cow lobby would put McDonalds out of business and hold up Chik Fil A as a viable replacement for hamburgers.
All kidding aside this has some very interesting posibilites for furthering stem cell research.