You’ve heard of IVF, now scientists are working on the next generation of reproductive technology, called IVG or in vitro gametogenesis.
It’s technology to produce eggs and sperm in a lab, possibly from just the skin cells of a prospective parent.
It would, in theory, allow three people to create a baby or even just one person, alone.
Today, Dr Alexandra Harvey, a senior research scientist with Melbourne IVF on the science behind it and the ethical dilemmas it will bring.
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Dr Alexandra Harvey, senior research scientist at Melbourne IVF
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- FrequencyUpdated daily
- Published23 February 2025 at 15:00 UTC
- Length16 min
- RatingClean