http://www.fiercebioresearcher.com/tags/cybrids en http://www.fiercebioresearcher.com/story/u-k-approves-cybrids-stem-cell-research/2007-09-11?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss&cmp-id=OTC-RSS-FBR0 <p> In the interest of making more and better human stem cells for research, U.K. regulators have approved the creation of short-lived human/animal hybrid embryos. Only tiny fragments of animal DNA will be used, they say, and no freaks of nature will be unleashed. These will be the first human/animal embryos allowed for research. The first cytoplasmic hybrid embryos--dubbed cybrids--should be created by the end of the year. There's still a chance that opponents could block the move in court. </p> <p> Several research teams have been seeking permission to create cybrids for work on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Another team focused on motor neuron disease is also expected to file for approval as well. </p> <p> - read the <a href="http://www.fiercebiotech.com/press-releases/press-release-hfea-statement-its-decision-regarding-hybrid-embryos">statement</a> on the decision<br /> - see the <em>Times </em><a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article2393704.ece?openComment=true">report</a> </p> <p> <strong>Related Article:<br /> </strong>Human/animal chimeras get a reprieve in the U.K. <a href="http://www.fiercebioresearcher.com/story/humananimal-chimeras-get-a-reprieve-in-the-u.k./2007-05-22?utm_source=related&amp;utm_medium=internal">Report</a> </p> http://www.fiercebioresearcher.com/story/u-k-approves-cybrids-stem-cell-research/2007-09-11#comments Alzheimer&#039;s Animal Cybrids DNA Hybrid embryos Hybrids Parkinson Disease Regulators Stem Cells Tue, 11 Sep 2007 06:59:59 -0400 7655 at http://www.fiercebioresearcher.com