A groundbreaking advancement has reportedly emerged, circumventing the need for eggs or sperm in the creation of human embryos. These artificial embryos, resembling early-stage natural embryos, hold cells capable of developing into the placenta, yolk sac, and the embryo itself. They offer a promising avenue for understanding genetic disorders and the enigmatic causes of recurrent miscarriages. Led by Professor Magdalena Żernicka-Goetz, researchers at the University of Cambridge and the California Institute of Technology have pioneered this three-lineage human embryo model. However, as ethical and legal concerns loom, the potential of these synthetic structures and their place in clinical applications remain uncertain. Can they transcend the early stages of development and open new frontiers in research?
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Jun 16, 2023 1:19 pm
