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World's First Human-Monkey Hybrid Created in Chinese Lab

Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Neuroscience have successfully created the world’s first human-monkey hybrid using stem cell technology. While hailed as an important step forward for regenerative medicine, some experts are concerned about potential ethical implications associated with such experiments.

A laboratory setting with two petri dishes containing both monkey and human cells side by side with a microscope between them.

A laboratory setting with two petri dishes containing both monkey and human cells side by side with a microscope between them.

In a shocking development, scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Neuroscience have successfully created the world’s first human-monkey hybrid. The breakthrough was achieved by combining human stem cells with those of a monkey embryo. The team, led by Professor Tang Hai, injected 25 human stem cells into an early stage macaque embryo. After several weeks of observation and monitoring, the embryos were found to be growing normally and contained both human and monkey cells. This is not the first time that scientists have attempted to create a chimera - an organism made up of two different species - but it is the first successful attempt to combine human and animal cells in this way. Professor Tang has stated that “this is an important step forward in understanding how early development works” and could lead to advances in regenerative medicine. However, some experts are concerned about ethical implications surrounding this research. While Professor Tang has said that no live births will be attempted as part of this project, others worry that such experiments could lead to unintended consequences for both humans and animals involved. The results of this study have yet to be published in a scientific journal but it is sure to spark debate among ethicists, biologists, and philosophers alike about what kind of research should be allowed when it comes to combining species together.