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"It may soon be possible to coax human skin cells into becoming functional eggs
and sperm using a technique known as “in vitro gametogenesis”. This involves
the creation (genesis) of eggs and sperm (gametes) outside the human body (in
vitro).
In theory, a skin cell from a man could be turned into an egg and a skin cell
from a woman can become a sperm. Then there’s the possibility of a child having
multiple genetically-related parents, or only one.
Some scientists believe human applications of in vitro gametogenesis are a long
way off.
However, scientists who work on human stem cells are actively working on
overcoming the barriers. New biotechnology start-ups are also seeking to
commercialise this technology.
Here’s what we know about the prospect of human in vitro gametogenesis and why
we need to start talking about this now."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
