Animal-Human+Hybrids+Spark+Controversy

January 25,2005 **
 * [|Animal-Human Hybrids]

Scientists have begun studying and producing chimeras. Chimeras are hybrid creatures that are partially animal and partially human. There have been many successful studies in this area. In 2005, Chinese scientists fused human cells with rabbit eggs, and in 2004 researchers at the Mayo Clinic produced pigs with human blood flowing through their bodies. Also, a mouse has been created with one percent of human brains. In the future, scientists wish to create a mouse with 100 percent human brains. This is happening because scientists feel that if an animal is more human-like it will be a better test subject for drugs and testing treatments for diseases. Still, many people are against this act. Some believe that animals should exist without being messed with or being crossed with another species. Also, they believe, the integrity and dignity of humans ought to be honored and respected.

pmaithel March 14, 2010