Biology
Date : Aug., 2022
Source : Science Alert
Scientists grew “synthetic embryos” from mice cells as a starting point to grow organs from scratch. These “embryos” were similar to normal mouse embryos, and able to grow the beginning of a spine and brain, a digestive track, and a beating heart. Most of them died early in the process. It could be promising for organs transplant without the need for a donor. At the same time, it brings ethical questions because it opens the door towards human embryos generation outside of the natural process.
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