A Ban on Human/Animal Hybrids Has Been Lifted

Updated 6.9.17, 4:31 PM EDT by Sam Farahzad

The National Institute of Health recently lifted a moratorium on the creation of human/animal hybrids, which are known as chimeras. While meddling human and animal DNA could have the capacity to help with things like organ transplants and disease research, many people seem to be taking issue with the nebulous ethics surrounding chimera creation.

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