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Monkeys Pass Altered Traits to Offspring

Genetic breakthrough will aid disease study, but troubles some

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted May 27, 2009 4:55 PM CDT

(Newser) – Japanese scientists have produced the first genetically modified monkeys that can pass on their new traits to offspring, a research breakthrough mired in ethical quandaries. The technique is meant to be used to infect monkeys with diseases like Parkinson’s and then test treatments on...   Read full story »

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