The first pig-human 'Chimera' and the cancer risk of overcooked toast
Jan 31, 2017
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Episode description
Scientists have created a human-pig hybrid which raises the prospect of being able to grow human organs inside animals for use in transplants. While the Food Standards Agency has warned that overcooked, starchy foods can contain acrylamide - a chemical linked to cancer.
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