Vivek Ramaswamy
WRITERS ranging from ancient Greek and Hindu poets to novelist Michael Crichton have all envisioned the fictional possibility of creating human-animal hybrids. The notion of "chimeras" was particularly horrifying to H.G. Wells, author of "The Island of Dr. Moreau." But over the past two years, the subject has quietly made its way into scientific journals. (Full article: 774 words)
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