The embryo triggered a pregnancy test.
Scientists report they have grown the early stages of a human embryo-like entity without using sperm, an egg or a womb.
However, the purpose of the embryo is to provide an ethical way of monitoring early human development. Synthetic embryos would not be allowed to progress beyond a matter of weeks.Get your need-to-know latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and more
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