Researchers work with the early stages of embryos as they attempt to cure genetic diseases, treat infertility and breed better farm animals. In the process they make clones and hybrids
HOW does a single cell develop into you or me? This central question remains a mystery. But on the way to an answer, researchers have discovered how to manipulate very young embryos, just a few days old.
As a result, they can now create a motley collection of mythical-sounding creatures – chimeras, clones and transgenic animals. These creatures are not only valuable research tools, but may also help to…
