Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Jun 15, 2023

"#SyntheticEmbryos sit at a unique juxtaposition: scientifically fascinating, ethically challenging and, for the most part, entirely unregulated by current legislation" .

Advances in synthetic embryos leave legislators needing to catch up | #Biology #BioLaw | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jun/14/advances-in-synthetic-embryos-leave-legislators-needing-to-catch-up

Advances in synthetic embryos leave legislators needing to catch up

As the science outpaces the law, scientists should proceed cautiously and clear boundaries must be set

The Guardian
beSpacificApr 11, 2023
While everyone is focused on #AI #ChatGPT and all the sausage making arguments - this is worthy of scrutiny - #SyntheticEmbryos have been implanted into #monkey #wombs. #Embryos made from #stemcells, rather than an #egg and #sperm, appear to generate a short-lived #pregnancy-like response in monkeys. https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/04/06/1071112/synthetic-embryos-have-been-implanted-into-monkey-wombs/
Synthetic embryos have been implanted into monkey wombs

Embryos made from stem cells, rather than an egg and sperm, appear to generate a short-lived pregnancy-like response in monkeys.

MIT Technology Review