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Philip Ball on the Interplay of Science, Society, and the Quest for Understanding
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**Artificial Wombs and A Brave New World **
The concept of artificial wombs has been a topic of scientific inquiry for nearly a century, originally stemming from debates in the 1920s and 1930s. Recent advancements indicate progress in this area, as techniques evolve to sustain prematurely born babies and to extend the growth of non-human embryos outside the womb. Current regulations limit human embryo development to 14 days, but animal embryos can be gestated for longer periods, approaching full gestation stages. Despite these technological advancements, there is a lack of clear societal demand or driver for fully artificial wombs specifically for human use.
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