Watchdog delays decision on whether to allow creation of ‘cybrid’ embryos

December 6, 2007

Scientists seeking to create embryos that are part human and part animal will have to wait until next year before beginning work, after a Government watchdog decided to delay a decision on two licence applications.

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) had been expected to approve the proposals this week, but it has postponed a ruling because of the likelihood of a legal challenge. (Times)