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Sperm 'Grown From Embryonic Stem Cells'

Posted July 08, 2009 9:23 AM

From TG Daily - All News:

British scientists claim to have created human sperm using embryonic stem cells. The research was led by Professor Karim Nayernia at Newcastle University and the NorthEast England Stem Cell Institute (NESCI). While some doubt has already been raised over whether the cells are truly authentic sperm cells, the team stresses that the research is in its early stages.

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07/09/2009 6:05 AM

I wonder if this is going to make a dent in the sperm banks' profits?

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07/09/2009 2:27 PM

It just means they'll have to add new labeling, "genetically engineered" or "organic".
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