Scientists Create Human Embryos from Skin DNA for the First Time

Scientists Create Human Embryos from Skin DNA for the First Time

For the first time, US scientists have successfully created early-stage human embryos using DNA extracted from skin cells and fertilized with sperm. 

The breakthrough offers hope for overcoming infertility caused by age or illness, as it shows that nearly any body cell could serve as the foundation for new life. Experts also suggest the technique could one day enable same-sex couples to have genetically related children.