British Scientists in hybrid embryos pleaLeading scientists have urged peers not to block the use of human-animal hybrid embryos for research.
From BBC News
Amendments to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill would restrict the use of such embryos, which contain a small amount of animal DNA.
But the scientists say they are vital to the development of new treatments.
The appeal comes from the Medical Research Council, the Royal Society, the Wellcome Trust and the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Contentious proposals
The government's bill attempts to update the current rules on the use of embryos for research in light of recent scientific advances.
One of the most contentious proposals is to enable researchers to create animal-human hybrids for research purposes - a move that some in the House of Lords are keen to overturn.
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