Scientists Achieve Lab-Made Human Eggs from Skin Cells
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Scientists in Oregon have created fertilizable eggs from human skin cells, marking a significant step in reproductive research, though the eggs currently have chromosome abnormalities that need further refinement before potential human trials, which could take a decade.
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