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6 January 2017

2491 GB adults surveyed

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Scientists are hoping to implant human stem cells in an animal embryo so that it will grow specific human organs. The approach could, in theory, provide a ready‑made replacement for a diseased heart or liver - eliminating the wait for a human donor and reducing the risk of organ rejection. Do you approve or disapprove?

Conducted 6 January 2017

YouGov surveyed 2491 GB adults

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17%
33%
Scientists are hoping to implant human stem cells in an animal embryo so that it will grow specific human organs. The approach could, in theory, provide a ready‑made replacement for a diseased heart or liver - eliminating the wait for a human donor and reducing the risk of organ rejection. Do you approve or disapprove?

Conducted 6 January 2017

YouGov surveyed 2491 GB adults

By:
50%
17%
33%

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