Bioethics, Chimera Research

The ‘Humanzee’: Ethical Guidelines for Human-Animal Chimera Research in 2024

Introduction As of 2024, the field of human-animal chimera research, particularly the theoretical possibility of creating human-chimpanzee hybrids (colloquially known as ‘humanzees’), continues to be a topic of intense scientific interest and ethical debate. While no such hybrid has been created, advancements in genetic engineering and stem cell research have brought the possibility closer to reality, necessitating robust ethical guidelines and regulatory frameworks. This overview…

Charles Darwin, evolution, religious controversy

“Darwin: Evolution’s Revolutionary – Genetic Engineering’s Ethical Forefather”

Discover how Charles Darwin’s revolutionary ideas on evolution and religious controversy shaped modern science and continue to inspire genetic breakthroughs today.

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