Artificial womb

Artificial womb is a device that is designed to grow an embryo outside of the body of a female organism. This technology is often associated with the field of reproductive technology and biotechnology.

Overview

An artificial womb is a theoretical device that would allow for extracorporeal pregnancy by growing a fetus outside the body of an organism that would normally carry the fetus to term.

Development

The development of artificial wombs has been a long-standing goal in the field of reproductive technology. The first successful experiment of an artificial womb was conducted by Juntendo University in 2001, where they managed to maintain goat fetuses in a machine that filled with amniotic fluid for up to three weeks.

Ethical considerations

The use of artificial wombs raises ethical issues, including questions about the potential for use in human reproduction, the rights of the fetus, and the implications for society and women's rights.

See also

• Ectogenesis
• In vitro fertilisation
• Reproductive technology
• Biotechnology

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