Heinrich Heine University scientists have successfully grown a mammal embryo from just stem cells. Blending two types of mouse stem cells, the team grew the mix in a womb-like chemical tank and created a living mouse embryo. The bioengineering breakthrough could lead to the growth of artificial human life without the need for sperm or eggs for an embryo. The technique could help researchers to understand the early stages of human growth, but it also raises questions about the ethics of creating life in a lab.
Cambridge University scientists have successfully grown a mammal embryo from just stem cells. Blending two types of mouse stem cells, the team grew the mix in a womb-like chemical tank and created a living mouse embryo. The bioengineering breakthrough could lead to the growth of artificial human life without the need for sperm or eggs for an embryo. The technique could help researchers to understand the early stages of human growth, but it also raises questions about the ethics of creating life in a lab.