Tuesday, March 8, 2005
Mice with human brains coming?
Researchers at Stanford University are planning to create mice with brains made entirely of human brain cells from aborted fetuses. The mice would be used to study Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.
...the university's ethics committee approved the research, under certain conditions. Prof Henry Greely, the head of the committee, said: "If the mouse shows human-like behaviours, like improved memory or problem-solving, it's time to stop."Link (Thanks, James!)
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