3-D printed ovaries produce healthy offspring
Bioprosthetic ovaries produced mouse pups in otherwise infertile mice
Date:
May 16, 2017
Source:
Northwestern University
Summary:
3-D printed bioprosthetic mouse ovaries restored fertility in infertile mice and produced healthy mouse pups. The mothers also were able to nurse their pups. The research is targeted to women whose cancer treatments impaired their fertility and hormone production. The ovaries are constructed of 3-D printed scaffolds that house immature eggs and were successful in boosting hormone production and restoring fertility.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170516121650.htm
