Researchers have grown 'human embryos' from skin cells. What does that mean, and is it ethical?
- Written by Megan Munsie, Deputy Director - Centre for Stem Cell Systems and Head of Engagements, Ethics & Policy Program, Stem Cells Australia, The University of Melbourne
A human blastocyst. Researchers have now created 'model' versions of this early embryonic structure by reprogramming human skin cells.Harimiao/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SAResearchers have successfully grown model versions of early human embryos by “reprogramming” cells from human skin. The breakthrough potentially opens up new ways to...





