Scientists may be a step closer to growing human organs in animals.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is considering lifting a moratorium that blocked funding for experimentation involving human stem cells and animal embryos. The agency proposed the new policy on Thursday.
This could give scientists the opportunity to receive federal funding for controversial chimera research that could help create life-saving organs like kidneys and pancreases for transplant patients.
In its proposal, the NIH writes it will establish a committee to provide input on certain human-animal chimera research proposals. See more at cnn.com
