Published 2 months ago

Scientists transform skin cells into functional eggs in mice

Japanese scientists produced mouse pups from eggs made from a male mouse's skin cells, using 'normal' mouse sperm.
Oregon Health & Science University researchers developed a technique to treat infertility by turning a skin cell into a viable embryo-producing egg.
The technique, based on somatic cell nuclear transfer, opens possibilities for women unable to produce viable eggs due to age or previous cancer treatment.

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The Guardian

Scientists move step closer to making IVF eggs from skin cells

Procedure could overcome common forms of infertility and help people have children who share their DNA

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Sun

Skin cells could be turned into eggs ‘curing infertility in older women'

SCIENTISTS have turned skin cells into egg cells that can form an embryo, a study shows.The discovery could help women who have used up their eggs in

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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Eurek Alert

Research sheds light on new strategy to treat infertility

New research from Oregon Health & Science University describes the science behind a promising technique to treat infertility by turning a skin cell into an egg that is capable of producing viable embryos. The technique could be used by women of advanced maternal age or for those who are unable to produce viable eggs due to previous treatment for cancer or other causes. It also raises the possibility of men in same-sex relationships having childr…

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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