Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Scientists Use Stem Cells to Generate Human Eggs in the Lab

http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-02/scientists-isolate-reproductive-stem-cells-generate-human-eggs-lab

Scientists were able to create egg cells from stem cells. Using animal fertility as a model, stem cells taken from mice were used in the experiment. A special machine was used to isolate the specific protein that is involved in creating stem cells. These stem cells were then able to develop into egg cells. These findings in animal research imply that one day the same process can be eventually applied to human cells. The purpose of this is to help cure female infertility.

If this process is used to create egg cells for women, can stem cells be a viable option for future research?


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