Tag: Laboratory Research
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Mitomeiosis: Scientists Grow Human Eggs From Skin Cells in Groundbreaking First
What is mitomeiosis and why it matters? A team of US researchers has reported a proof‑of‑concept technique that could, in the long term, help infertile people have biologically related children. The approach, named mitomeiosis, blends two fundamental cell‑division processes to coax skin cells into behaving like reproductive cells — eggs — capable of being fertilised…
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The Hidden Suffering of Laboratory Rabbits in Switzerland
The Secret World of Laboratory Rabbit Testing Recent undercover footage has revealed the grim reality of laboratory rabbits used in pharmaceutical testing for the Swiss market. These innocent creatures are kept in cramped cages, with hard plastic or metal flooring, depriving them of their natural behaviors. The psychological impact of such confinement is profound; many…