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New Research Could Change the Landscape of Human Reproduction

Jul 18, 2023

In this insightful discussion, NPR health correspondent Rob Stein sheds light on the groundbreaking research in in vitro gametogenesis (IVG). He reveals how IVG could allow anyone with their own DNA to create eggs and sperm, opening doors for infertile individuals and queer couples to have biologically related children. Stein also addresses the excitement surrounding these innovations alongside the ethical concerns, particularly the risks of commercialization and designer babies. This technology has the potential to revolutionize human reproduction as we know it!

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Intro

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Revolutionizing Reproduction: The Promise of In Vitro Gametogenesis

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Revolutionizing Human Reproduction Through Lab-Created Gametes

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Revolutionizing Human Reproduction: The Promise of Lab-Grown Eggs

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Breakthroughs and Ethical Dilemmas in Reproductive Technology

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One of the most cutting-edge and controversial fields of biomedical research right now is the quest to create eggs and sperm in the lab for anyone with their own DNA. And now, private companies have jumped into the race to revolutionize the way humans reproduce.

In vitro gametogenesis, or IVG, would enable infertile women and men to have children with their own DNA instead of genes from the sperm and eggs of donors. It would also provide queer couples the opportunity to have children biologically related to both partners.

NPR health correspondent Rob Stein reports on the excitement and concerns this new technology has fueled.

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