Lab-grown embryo models produce human blood cells
Lab-grown embryo models produce human blood cells, offering hope for regenerative medicine.
Why it matters
- Could enable bone marrow transplants using a patient’s own cells.
- Mimics natural developmental process without extra proteins.
By the numbers
- Structures mimic early development stages (days 2, 8, and 13).
- Blood stem cells differentiate into red and white blood cells.
The big picture
- Significant step towards regenerative therapies.
- Minimalistic system avoids developing into a fetus or brain tissues.
What they're saying
- Prof Azim Surani: "Significant step towards future regenerative therapies."
Caveats
- Early stages of research.
What’s next
- Further research to develop viable therapies.