Artificial Testicles
October 4, 2022 | Terry Sharrer
“Israeli scientists believe they’ve found a way for male mice without sperm to produce offspring. While research is at an early stage, they’re working on plans to prove the method and then adapt it for humans. The scientists grew tiny artificial testicles in microchips, using them to produce spermatids that can in turn be used to fertilize eggs. . . . . We are also preparing to apply this experiment to cells from humans. If this works, it could enable us to grow cells from humans, which means we wouldn’t necessarily be reliant on sperm to produce babies. There could be significant benefits to interfile men who don’t produce sperm, and to children with cancer who may want eventually to have kids of their own.” MORE
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