The UK’s fertility watchdog, HFEA, is considering the rapid advancements in lab-grown human eggs and sperm known as in-vitro gametes (IVGs). This groundbreaking technology, potentially achievable within a decade, could allow individuals—including same-sex couples—to have biological children. HFEA acknowledges the significant ethical and medical implications of IVGs, prompting discussions about potential reforms in fertility laws. With funding from Silicon Valley and successful lab outcomes in mice, the technology raises both hope and concern in the realm of reproductive rights and parenthood options.
Scientists are making such rapid progress that lab-grown human eggs and sperm could be a reality within a decade.
In-vitro gametes have the potential to vastly increase the availability of human sperm and eggs for research.
Lab-grown eggs have already been used to produce healthy babies in mice, including ones with two biological fathers.
The technology could pave the way for same-sex couples to have biological children together.
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