NNow British Scientists Make Sperm From Stem Cells
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Scientists say that they have used stem cells to create human sperm. The research was performed by English researchers, lead by Professor Karim Nayernia at Newcastle University and the NorthEast England Stem Cell Institute. The team from the UK, used stem cells derived from embryos left over after IVF treatments. They manipulated the stem cells to take on characteristics of sperm, in a world’s first when it comes to such a procedure.
They say that their technique could one day be used to help men who deal with infertility problems to have children. They also say that their technique needs at least another 5 years of testing before it can be deemed useful. The scientists published their lab work in the journal Stem Cells and Development. “This is an important development as it will allow researchers to study in detail how sperm forms and lead to a better understanding of infertility in men — why it happens and what is causing it,” said Nayernia.
Posted bySaini at 6:56 PM
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