Breakthrough in Lab-Grown Eggs: A Step Closer to Infertility Solutions

Oregon scientists have progressed in creating lab-grown eggs using human skin cells, but chromosome abnormalities persist. Their work holds promise for infertility treatments and aiding same-sex couples, though practical use is potentially a decade away. The new method enables eggs to discard extra chromosomes for fertilization.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 30-09-2025 22:00 IST | Created: 30-09-2025 22:00 IST

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In a groundbreaking study, Oregon researchers have developed a method to create fertilizable eggs from human skin cells, advancing efforts to produce lab-grown eggs and sperm.

This innovative technique, while promising, encountered chromosomal abnormalities, suggesting further research, possibly spanning a decade, is needed before considering human trials.

The research, documented in Nature Communications, has mixed reactions from the scientific community but indicates significant progress towards aiding infertile individuals and same-sex couples in having genetically related children.

(With inputs from agencies.)