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Jennifer Zieba

Scientists 'rejuvenate' the aged eggs of mice — is it possible in people?

A microscope image of an ovary, showing a round shape of tissue with another round dot in the middle.

Aging egg cells can be rejuvenated when placed inside young follicles, a new study of mouse cells suggests.

The study could serve as proof-of-concept for future fertility treatments aimed at reversing aging in human egg cells — but much more research is needed to translate these findings to people.

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