Commentary: World's first 'synthetic embryo' - why this research is more important than you think - CNA

Biologists have grown mouse embryo models in the lab without the need for fertilised eggs, embryos, or even a mouse. Growing human embryo models of the same complexity remains a distant proposition, but one we should still consider, says this professor.

Whats particularly interesting about the newly published model is its very complex structure; not only does it mimic the cell specification and layout of an early-stage body plan including precursors… [+1117 chars]

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