Because of the controversial genetic Tests, China is again in the criticism. Now researchers have succeeded in Shanghai, according to its own figures, for the first time, to clone a genetically modified monkey several times.
The Chinese science magazine “National Science Review” reported on a way in genetic engineering. Researchers at the Academy of science in Shanghai has succeeded accordingly, for the first time to clone an already genetically modified monkeys on several occasions. In total, she created five copies of the macaque.
scientists klonten the monkey to the results of the research better compare.
experiments on genetically similar animals
explore The neuro-knowledge Ambassador, the extent to which disruption of the circadian rhythm’ with depression, sleep disorders, cancer, or neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. In experiments so far mainly mice or flies were used. Monkeys have a greater genetic proximity of humans.
From work with the cloned animals promise, the researchers also a better comparability, because the five monkeys are genetically identical. According to information from the scientists at the clone have observed-the Experiment in international Standards.
China is because of the controversial genetic Experiments again and again in the criticism. In November, the Chinese researchers He Jiankui in Shenzhen with the birth of two genetically modified babies international outrage was triggered. The German ethics Council criticized the Experiment as “irresponsible people attempt”.
