Using stem cells and a bioreactor, researchers generated living embryos that survived for more than a week and began to develop internal organs.

The research paper link: https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(22)00981-3

      • BatCountryMusicFan [he/him]
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        2 years ago

        I want all Hexbear users to write "I will not be a reactionary technophobe" 500 times on the chalkboard

          • BatCountryMusicFan [he/him]
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            2 years ago

            All anprims are. It really does bother me that Hexbear has such a technophobic streak.

            Like I get Musk and Gates are scum, but a lot of us literally wouldn't be able to live without modern technology.

              • vegangelato [none/use name]
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                2 years ago

                Its not like its an actual person, and besides. It could be the thing that allows for us to create artificial organs.

              • BatCountryMusicFan [he/him]
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                2 years ago

                I just think that growing half viable fetuses in a jar of meat goo is horrifying

                I want all Hexbear users to write “I will not be a reactionary technophobe” 500 times on the chalkboard

      • Jadis [he/him]
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        2 years ago

        Yeah I've seen some of these under the microscope and it's amazing how much they look like the real thing. They're still not completely viable at the moment, but it's a great way to conduct research without requiring mice directly.