Human-animal Hybrids?

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It turns out the UK has authorized the creation of human-animal embryos. Right now, it's mainly just applicable for small amount of human DNA to merged with various animals for research and disease-prevention purposes, but suddenly, the idea of catgirls walking down the street almost doesn't seem so far fetched. Now, while it's doubtful they will ever allow such a thing as catgirls to actually be created, it is still an interesting bit of news in principle. Thoughts?

Link to the news story here: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/health_biotech_britain