"Groundbreaking: Mouse Embryos Successfully Grown in Space by Japanese Researchers"

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Japanese scientists have successfully grown mouse embryos on the International Space Station (ISS), indicating the possibility of human reproduction in space. The embryos were thawed and cultured on the ISS for four days, developing normally into blastocysts. The study demonstrated that microgravity had no significant effect on the embryos' development, with no significant changes in DNA and genes. Further research will involve transplanting the blastocysts into mice on Earth to confirm their normal development. This research has implications for future space exploration and colonization missions.
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