chimera

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Two chimeras made with spike proteins from bat coronaviruses were able to infect human cells.

From Los Angeles Times

The guidelines also prohibit human cloning, transferring human embryos into an animal uterus and the creation of human-animal chimeras, saying such work “lacks scientific rationale or is ethically concerning.”

From Seattle Times

This chimera is unlikely to have arisen at once, but instead involved repeat genetic reshuffles between different coronaviruses over time.

From Science Magazine

There are endless paradigms and forms docuseries can take, and since the most popular are attractive chimeras of entertainment and fact, "Pride"'s artistic approach doesn't dilute its legitimacy.

From Salon

The long slog of the Premier League has proved easy to master in comparison with the chimera of the Champions League.

From New York Times