Scientists are currently striving to develop artificial gametes, prompting the Rathenau Institute to call for a robust debate on the ethical and societal implications of this advancement.
This research, which could revolutionize human life development, has garnered attention for its potential to address infertility and study the effects of harmful substances on gamete development. Geert Hamer, an associate professor at Amsterdam UMC, emphasizes the complexity of this endeavor, suggesting that it may take another decade before human sperm and eggs can be successfully produced.
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