The advance addresses how to ensure that epigenetic reprogramming, crucial for the development of reproductive cells, is done properly in artificially produced sperm and eggs.
The discovery of the technique is a significant step towards the goal of growing human sperm and eggs in the laboratory, providing hope for infertile couples and insights into infertility causes.
Reprogramming the epigenome of cells that will eventually become sperm and eggs involves wiping away and resetting chemical tags on DNA to their original state.
While progress has been made in epigenetic reprogramming, challenges remain, indicating the need for further research and time to address these obstacles.
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