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Scientists create human-animal hybrid

In a biomedical breakthrough, human cells have been successfully transplanted into an animal host, raising new prospects for organ transplantation, as well as ethical concerns.

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In a significant biomedical breakthrough, human cells have been successfully transplanted into an animal host, raising new prospects for organ transplantation as well as ethical concerns. (National Geographic) 

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