Synthetic human embryos created in groundbreaking advance

Exclusive: Breakthrough could aid research into genetic disorders but raises serious ethical and legal issuesAnalysis: advances leave legislators needing to catch upScientists have created synthetic human embryos using stem cells, in a groundbreaking advance that sidesteps the need for eggs or sperm.Scientists say these model embryos, which resemble those in the earliest stages of human development, could provide a crucial window on the impact of genetic disorders and the biological causes of recurrent miscarriage.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Biology Stem cells Genetics Medical research Science Source Type: news