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n2doc

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Tue May 16, 2017, 12:15 PM May 2017

Prosthetic ovary created in breakthrough that could lead to 'holy grail of bioengineering'

Mice whose ovaries were removed and replaced with an artificial structure were able to have offspring naturally, scientists have revealed in a breakthrough that could lead to the “holy grail of bioengineering” in humans.

The ovary structure was 3D-printed using gelatin to create a lattice that could house follicles containing the eggs.

The researchers said the new technique could one day be used to restore fertility to women rendered infertile by cancer treatment.

And they also suggested it could also help design a range of artificial organs that could be used instead of transplants from dead people, which require the patient to take immune-suppressing drugs for the rest of their lives.

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/prosthetic-ovary-bioengineering-holy-grail-breakthrough-mice-northwestern-a7738901.html

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Prosthetic ovary created in breakthrough that could lead to 'holy grail of bioengineering' (Original Post) n2doc May 2017 OP
Ok but where do the new eggs come from? hedda_foil May 2017 #1
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