Miracle or meddling? 'Chimeric' monkeys made from cells of six different 'parents' spark protests

They may look like any other baby monkeys, but these two are scientific breakthroughs. 

Roku and Hex are the world’s first chimeric monkeys – created with genetic material from six ‘parents’.

But their birth has caused an ethical storm, with critics accusing scientists of disregarding the welfare of the animals.

Scientists at the Oregon Primate Centre have created monkeys which each contain a cocktail of cells from other embryos. Scientists say they could help stem cell research - but animal campaigners are horrified

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