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Synthetic Human Embryos Are Created, Raising Questions

Synthetic Human Embryos Are Created, Raising Questions
Embryologist Ric Ross holds a dish with human embryos at the La Jolla IVF Clinic on Feb. 28, 2007, in La Jolla, Calif. Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images
Irina Antonova
Irina Antonova
M.S., Ph.D.
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Scientists reported a breakthrough in creating synthetic human embryos without the use of eggs or sperm but now face legal and ethical issues.

They claim to have created model embryos using stem cells and that those embryos resemble early stages of human development, which can be used in the studies of human genetic disorders.

Irina Antonova
Irina Antonova
M.S., Ph.D.
Irina Antonova holds a M.S. in Genetics (from Bulgaria) and Ph.D. in Biotechnology (from Australia). Throughout her career, Irina worked as a scientist in academia and the industry, as well as teaching at universities. She enjoys learning about the mysteries of mind, body, life, and the universe.
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