From Skin to Embryo: A New Frontier in Fertility Science
- CHAMBERS
- Oct 12
- 1 min read
A significant advance in reproductive biology has been achieved by researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University, who have for the first time created early-stage human embryos using DNA derived from adult skin cells fertilised with sperm.
This breakthrough could, in the future, help overcome infertility related to age or disease by generating viable eggs from somatic cells - and may even allow same-sex couples to have genetically related children.
While still in its early experimental stages and likely a decade away from clinical application, this research represents a profound step forward in our understanding of human reproduction and developmental biology.
As with any transformative scientific advance, it also calls for a thoughtful public dialogue on the ethical, legal, and societal implications of redefining the biological foundations of life.
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