Swiss Glaciers Melt Sharply Amidst Heatwaves; Human Eggs Created from Skin Cells Mark Scientific Breakthrough
Swiss glaciers experienced a significant melt due to sparse snow and heatwaves. Meanwhile, scientists achieved a breakthrough by creating potential human eggs from skin cells, offering hope to women with dysfunctional natural eggs. These findings highlight ongoing climatic and scientific advancements, as reported by respective authorities.
Monitoring body GLAMOS revealed a drastic reduction in Swiss glacier ice volume, marking the fourth-largest decrease on record. Sparse snowfall during winter, compounded by June heatwaves, caused the glaciers to lose 3% of their total ice mass, scientists confirmed in their annual report.
In another scientific stride, researchers unveiled the creation of functional human eggs using skin cells. This pioneering approach, reported in Nature Communications, involves transferring a skin cell nucleus into an oocyte. While experimental, it promises fertility solutions for women with dysfunctional eggs.
Both the environmental phenomenon in Switzerland and advancements in reproductive science underscore the dynamic interplay of nature and human innovation in recent times.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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