Singapore to create animals with human DNA

IOL
9th Jan 2008

Singapore - Scientists eager to splice human genes with animal cells are seeking a public feedback on the prospect of such controversial research, the Bioethics Advisory Committee (BAC) said on Wednesday.

A consultation paper on its website said the BAC considers human stem cell research to have considerable potential in the treatment of currently incurable diseases, such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

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