Synthetic human embryos let researchers study early development while sidestepping ethical and logistical hurdles
- Written by Min Yang, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington
Studying embryogenesis is key to unraveling the mysteries of early life.luismmolina/iStock via Getty Images PlusEmbryonic development, also known as embryogenesis, is a cornerstone in understanding the origins of life. But studying this marvel of intricate and layered biological processes in people faces considerable challenges. Early-stage human...