The embryo created for the first time in history without sperm and eggs continued to develop outside the womb
August 5, 2022
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While humanity’s demand for organ transplantation is increasing day by day, today it is very difficult to meet this demand. While the scarcity of organ donors and the
While humanity’s demand for organ transplantation is increasing day by day, today it is very difficult to meet this demand. While the scarcity of organ donors and the difficulties in ensuring the preservation of organs are the main reasons for this situation, the scientific community is also artificial organs and pig organs They are working on alternative routes such as:
Today came a new milestone from the world of science. According to the study published in the journal Cell, scientists, for the first time in history, artificial mouse embryos managed to grow without the need for uterus, sperm or eggs. The new discovery is considered the first step in making organs from scratch.
Many of the embryos died, but the survivors continued to thrive:
The daily development process of embryos
The embryo is the best ‘organ machine’ and ‘3D biological printer‘, scientists have derived artificial embryos from stem cells. The chemical signals normally sent by the body to these cells to tell them ‘what to do’ have been artificially mimicked by the scientists.
Many of the synthetic embryos died during this stage. But some of the embryos continues to develop for about 8.5 days noticed. In addition, this time was twice as long as the normal time spent in the mice’s pregnancy. Embryos developing at this stage had 95% similarity to normal mouse embryos and had completed placental development through the development of the spine, digestive tract, beating heart and brain.
In the new development, which leads us to believe that in the future there will be no need for an organ donor anymore, the scientists shared that the next step will be to understand how the stem cells understand what to do and how to position them. being in the embryo.
In addition, it was argued that ethical discussions about artificial human embryos should be put back on the agenda and that the best legal and ethical framework should be created for this.
So, what do you think of this topic?
Previously, a non-artificial embryo was grown directly from mice outside the womb:
I’m Maurice Knox, a professional news writer with a focus on science. I work for Div Bracket. My articles cover everything from the latest scientific breakthroughs to advances in technology and medicine. I have a passion for understanding the world around us and helping people stay informed about important developments in science and beyond.