Artificial Fetal Organs Bring Hope for Birth Defect Understanding University College London, UK Researchers create fetal small intestine, kidneys, and lungs by culturing cells from amniotic membranes at 16 to 34 weeks of gestationEthical controversy over 'fetal stem cells' may be replaced... Identify the cause of birth defects spur Researchers have succeeded in creating various fetal organs, including the stomach, intestine, and lungs, using only cells taken from amniotic membranes. This is the first time organ tissue has been created from a fetus in the second trimester (22 weeks or more). It is expected to help shed light on the causes of birth defects, which have been difficult to study due to ethical concerns. According to the National Health Insurance Service, South Korea's birth rate hit a record low of 0.72 last year. ....
Must-Reads
1
New FDA-Approved Pill Targets Constant Hunger in Children with PWS
LIFESTYLE
2
Too Much Exercise Might Not Help You Live Longer, Says New Study
LIFESTYLE
3
Novo Nordisk Just Bought the Next Big Thing in Weight Loss
LIFESTYLE
4
Strawberries + Nuts, Salmon & More: The Best Pairings for Your Wellness
LIFESTYLE
5
Truth About Narcolepsy: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Manage It
Artificial Fetal Organs Bring Hope for Birth Defect Understanding University College London, UK Researchers create fetal small intestine, kidneys, and lungs by culturing cells from amniotic membranes at 16 to 34 weeks of gestationEthical controversy over 'fetal stem cells' may be replaced... Identify the cause of birth defects spur Researchers have succeeded in creating various fetal organs, including the stomach, intestine, and lungs, using only cells taken from amniotic membranes. This is the first time organ tissue has been created from a fetus in the second trimester (22 weeks or more). It is expected to help shed light on the causes of birth defects, which have been difficult to study due to ethical concerns. According to the National Health Insurance Service, South Korea's birth rate hit a record low of 0.72 last year. ....
Hot Topics