The Government of Japan is supporting the creation of animal embryos with human cells for organ transplant purposes. However, this has raised many ethical concerns regarding animal rights. The truth is organs for transplants are very scarce, so for people in need of transplants is a whole other story.
- After 10 years finally we can start serious studies said the leader of the research Hiromitsu Nakauchi. The objective? Have animals with human organs to be able to do massive transplants.
- The study brought much controversy for animal rights. What do you think?
- For more on Japanese studies go to our post on the new Japanese drug in COVID-19 treatment.