researchers at Chicago 's veterinary University have successfully researched working synthetic eggs into infertile mice , according to results published in the journal Nature Communications . The ovarian bioprostheses were created by 3D using porous scaffolds using a gelatine ink and then filling the structures with immature ova . The mice in the study were able to release eggs naturally via the implants , with healthy , normal pups born via the sperm . The success takes researchers one step closer to creating artificial eggs for women suffering from infertility as a result of cancer treatments or hormone imbalances .
Scientists at Chicago's Northwestern University have successfully implanted working synthetic ovaries into infertile mice, according to results published in the journal Nature Communications. The ovarian bioprostheses were created by 3D printing porous scaffolds using a gelatine ink and then filling the structures with immature ova. The mice in the study were able to release eggs naturally via the implants, with healthy, normal pups born via the procedure. The success takes researchers one step closer to creating artificial ovaries for women suffering from infertility as a result of cancer treatments or hormone imbalances.