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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
Ian Sample Science editor

Scientists create replica human womb lining and implant early-stage embryos

Biomedical illustration of embryo implantation showing a ball of cells
Biomedical illustration of embryo implantation. Photograph: Stocktrek Images/Getty Images

Researchers have created the lining of a womb in a dish, which promises to shed light on the mysterious early stages of human pregnancy and the glitches that can lead to miscarriage and medical complications.

In laboratory experiments, early-stage human embryos donated from couples after IVF treatment successfully implanted into the engineered lining and began to churn out key compounds, such as the hormone that results in a blue line on positive pregnancy tests.

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