Monday, December 19, 2011

Artificial Wombs

Scientists predict that the whole 40 week pregnancy period could become an out of body experience, literally. In the next 20 years it could be possible for a child to grow completely in an artificial womb. Some tests with mice, goats, and human embryos have been successful, but obviously this is a bery difficult ethical issue. However, the technology may be justified in its practical use of continuing to let premature babies grow.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/article1937472.ece

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