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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

Scientists create lab-grown human embryo model with blood cells

Scientists have grown a human embryo-like structure in a lab which replicates very early human development - including the production of blood stem cells.

The lab-grown embryo model could help researchers produce blood stem cells for transplants, screen drugs and understand blood disorders like leukaemia.

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