Hybrid embryos given go ahead.

One of the biggest stumbling blocks to the effective research of the incredible benefits of stem cell research in the UK may be on the verge of changing.

Stem cells are created by combining human DNA with an animal cell that has had nearly all of its DNA information removed.

The resulting embryos that are grown in laboratory conditions are mostly (99.9%) human. The stem cells are then used from these embryos for medical and scientific research and development.

This is seen as the best way forward because at present the stem cells that are legally available for research are human eggs that are left over from fertility treatments , these are in very short supply and can also be of a poor quality.

The Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority is due soon to announce its decision on the morally controversial plan, that could see huge progress in the battle against such diseases as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Diabetes.

A recently published report from the HFEA has positively indicated that the public are mostly "at ease" with the issue once they had it explained to them.

A green light from the HFEA would see scientists from Kings College London and Newcastle University outlining their proposals to the full committee in November.