Can babies be born without a male and a female? Scientist makes stunning revelation on creation of babies without…

Scientists believe this technology could become a reality in the next 10 years. However, further research and testing are required to prove it completely safe and effective.

Published date india.com Published: January 29, 2025 11:49 AM IST
Can babies be born without a male and a female? Scientist makes stunning revelation on creation of babies without...

Imagine a world where there’s no need for men or women to have children. While this may sound like the plot of a science fiction film, science is on the brink of making it a reality. The UK’s Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) recently made a groundbreaking revelation that has shocked the world. According to the organization, scientists are very close to turning the technique of developing eggs and sperm in a laboratory into reality. This technique, known as In Vitro Gametes (IVG), could bring about significant changes in the future.

IVG is a technology that involves genetically reprogramming skin or stem cells to create human eggs and sperm in a lab. Peter Thompson, CEO of HFEA, called this a revolutionary step in human reproduction. He mentioned that this technique could significantly increase the availability of human eggs and sperm.

What will be the benefit of this technology?

If this technology is successful and becomes safe, effective, and socially accepted, it could prove to be a blessing for many people. It could help couples who are unable to have children due to various reasons. Additionally, it could fulfill the dream of biological children for same-sex couples.

It also poses unprecedented medical and ethical risks, which the HFEA now believes need to be considered in a proposed overhaul of fertility laws.

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What are the concerns associated with this technology?

This claim by scientists has raised several ethical and social questions. Is it right to have children without a male and female partner? Will this process change the traditional concept of family in society? It may also take time for this to be widely accepted.

Solo parenting, which is different from being a single parent in society, means creating both the egg and sperm from the same person. This increases the risk of genetic disorders because everyone carries some faulty genes. Normally, these do not cause problems since we inherit two copies of each gene—one from the mother and one from the father. However, in solo parenting, both copies would come from the same person, making it more likely for genetic issues to appear.

Other potential ethical concerns include the ability to create huge numbers of embryos in the lab, which could make it possible to carry out far more extensive screening.

What are the chances of success?

Scientists believe this technology could become a reality in the next 10 years. However, further research and testing are required to prove it completely safe and effective.

(Disclaimer:  The information provided is intended for general awareness only. We have relied on commonly available knowledge to present this content. Before making any health-related decisions or adopting any advice, we strongly recommend consulting with a healthcare professional for personalized guidance.)

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