UK scientists create sperm in lab

Published: 9 July 2009 y., Thursday
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A monumental medical breakthrough has been made in this science lab in northern England.

 

Scientists here at the University of Newcastle say they've artificially created human sperm cells.

 

Šaltinis: Reuters
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