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Published online 11 December 2003 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news031208-11

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Sperm from stem cells fertilize egg

Lab-grown reproductive cells could lead to fertility treatments.

Mouse sperm grown from stem cells have successfully fertilized eggs. Laboratory-grown human sperm could follow.

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