Japanese Production of Rat Sperm from Stem Cells.

TOKYO - Japanese scientists team have produced the sperm derived from stem cells of mice. Experiment could be a breakthrough for treating humans who experience infertility.

Researchers at Kyoto University said that they managed to induce stem cells to create a pioneering sperm mice are transplanted into infertile male mice.

The mice then produced sperm that successfully used to fertilize eggs in a tube, known as IVF medical technology. Similarly, as quoted by the Straits Times, Sunday (07/08/2011).

A paper published last week in the journal Cell academic said the resulting offspring through sperm will be healthy and fertile.

Mitinori Saitou, lead researcher also stated that their success can help develop a treatment of infertility in humans.

Meanwhile, outside experts are adding this group is the first step towards the treatment of infertility, although the use of the specifics are still far away.

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