Concern over development of GM monkeys
Response to reported new GM techniqueRecent developments in genetic engineering techniques have led to the emergence of new experimental techniques to genetically modify animals. The increase in the use of genetically modified organisms is due at least in part to the introduction of these new techniques. These new methods make genetic modification of a wide range of species both much easier and crucially more affordable - to create a transgenic mouse model can now cost as little as £5000 as compared to £50,000 a couple of years ago. The fact that technology is now accessible and cheap