Scientists Create Human Eggs From Skin Cells for First Time

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Above: An image of a cell from OHSU. Image copyright: OHSU via X

The Spin

Techno-skeptic narrative

This experimental technique remains dangerously premature, with severe chromosomal defects plaguing all resulting embryos and success rates under 10 percent. The random chromosome segregation creates aneuploid embryos that would fail in the womb, making clinical application at least a decade away, while significant safety challenges persist.

Wired New Scientist

Techno-optimist narrative

Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking fertility breakthrough by creating functional human eggs from skin cells. This revolutionary technique could transform reproductive medicine by helping same-sex couples have genetically related children and offering hope to women with fertility problems or those who've lost eggs due to cancer treatment.

Nature ScienceAlert