British scientists claim to create human sperm

[Ian David]

By ASSOCIATED PRESS
July 08, 2009

LONDON - British scientists claimed Wednesday to have created human sperm from stem cells but other experts questioned their data.

Researchers at Newcastle University and the NorthEast England Stem Cell Institute say they used a new technique to derive what they described as sperm cells from embryonic stem cells. Stem cells have the potential to become any cell in the body.

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But many other British experts cast doubt on the research. They also said the sperm cells created in the laboratory were clearly abnormal.

"I am unconvinced from the data presented in this paper that the cells produced by Professor Nayernia's group from embryonic stem cells can be accurately called 'spermatazoa," said Allan Pacey, a senior lecturer in andrology at the University of Sheffield.

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Did they create Human sperm, or just British sperm?

[zbdent]

1. alas, poor Yorick!

I knew his graphic novel ...

[Orrex]

2. What the heck for? It's not as though there's a shortage of sperm

Or a lack of eager donors...

:freak:

[moggie]

3. Could be good news for infertile would-be fathers

Personally, I'd adopt, but for some people only a child who is biologically your own will do.

[Ian David]

4. You can help lesbian couples have babies this way, for one thing.

Or if a man is infertile, you could create artificial sperm with his own stemcells, that would carry his DNA.

[eppur_se_muova]

6. Oh, they're just trying to eliminate men.

It seems the Lesbian Agenda is even more militant than Teh Gay Agenda. :sarcasm: for insurance

[Orsino]

5. That's their story, and they're sticking to it. n/t