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fromNature
2 days ago

Daily briefing: Fireworks in space - the month's best science images

Striking science images complement reports on a new egg-creation method ('mitomeiosis'), a tool to predict research impact, and funding-challenged clinical trials.
fromAxios
2 days ago

Scientists turn human skin cells into "functional" eggs

This early stage research could one day also be used to treat infertility for women of advanced maternal age "or those who are unable to produce viable eggs due to previous treatment of cancer or other causes," according to an OHSU post. Yes, but: The Portland-based team noted several limitations in their proof-of-concept study, published in Nature Communications on Tuesday, notably that all of the embryos had chromosomal abnormalities.
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fromWIRED
2 days ago

Scientists Made Human Eggs from Skin Cells and Used Them to Form Embryos

In vitro gametogenesis aims to produce eggs and sperm in the lab but faces significant technical challenges and ethical concerns before safe human application.
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