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The International Race To Create Human Eggs And Sperm In The Lab

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Discussion on US and Japanese scientists' perspectives on biotech experiments

Companies have released limited details about their experiments, making it difficult for independent scientists to validate their claims. Japanese scientists are skeptical about the US biotech claim, with Kataiko from Saku University and Saito expressing doubts. While a scientific breakthrough is possible, the Japanese scientists remain cautious. Hayashi believes they are as close as the Americans in their research progress. However, the Japanese scientists are still cautious due to the challenges of making IVG work in humans and ensuring its safety.

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