The researchers, led by Karim Nayernia from England's Newcastle University, developed a technique to turn stem cells with male chromosomes from human embryos into reproductive cells, known as germline, and prompt them to divide, they said in a study published in the journal Stem Cells and Development today. The divided cells produced functional sperm, the Scientists said.
The research may also help scientists understand how genetic diseases are passed on, according to the statement.
The lab-created sperm won't be used for "fertilization of human eggs and implantation of embryos," the researchers said.
Stem cells, which have the power to become any type of cell in the body, are controversial when research involves human embryos, which are killed when the cells are harvested.
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It has been proved that human sperms can be produced from stem cells. Stem cells have the ability to transform into any cell in the body. It would be effective treatments for male infertility.
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