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HUMAN-cow embryos have been created in a world first at Newcastle University in England, hailed by the scientific community, but labelled "monstrous" by opponents.

A team has grown hybrid embryos after injecting human DNA into eggs taken from cows' ovaries, which had most of their genetic material removed.

The embryos survived for three days and are intended to provide a limitless supply of stem cells to develop therapies for diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and spinal cord injuries, overcoming a worldwide shortfall in human embryos.

Dr Teija Peura, director of human embryonic stem cell laboratories at the Australian Stem Cell Centre, said somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) had been done between animal species, but the "99 per cent human" embryos could boost research.
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IT'S Queensland's own version of Clean Up Australia Day - except much more unpleasant and a whole lot wartier.

Nationals MP Shane Knuth wants to hold a day dedicated to ridding the Sunshine State of public enemy No. 1, the cane toad.

Millions of Queenslanders would be asked to roll up their sleeves to remove the warty pests from their backyards and beyond during the proposed Toad Day Out.

"Basically we need ... a special day that Queenslanders, especially children, could all play their part, very similar to Clean Up Australia (Day)," the Charters Towers MP said.