Scientists Achieve Lab-Made Human Eggs from Skin Cells
TL;DR
Scientists in Oregon have created fertilizable eggs from human skin cells, marking a significant step in reproductive research, though the eggs currently have chromosome abnormalities that need further refinement before potential human trials, which could take a decade.
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- Researchers turn human skin cells into eggs — but not yet usable ones AP News
- Induction of experimental cell division to generate cells with reduced chromosome ploidy Nature
- Human skin DNA fertilised to make embryo for first time BBC
- Scientists create human eggs in the lab, using skin cells NPR
- Human skin cells are turned into eggs in fertility breakthrough The Guardian
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