Successfully produced artificial sperm in the laboratory

The world has just had a good news when human sperm has been successfully cultured in a laboratory environment.

Successfully created artificial sperm in the laboratory

Recently, scientists said for the first time that they have found a way to create human sperm in the lab - something that was only successful in mice. The new method is expected to bring hope to have children for thousands of infertile men worldwide.

Specifically, scientists from Kallistem's laboratory in Lyon, France, said they had successfully produced human sperm in the laboratory from the original reproductive cells. Although this study has not been officially published in major scientific journals and experts are still skeptical, if successful, this will be a breakthrough in the treatment of infertility.

Malformed sperm is the reason many men cannot have children

As is known, sperm in the human body are formed from the development of stem cells. This process usually takes about 72 days. However, some people have an inability to have sperm or malformed sperm and the result is not able to have children.

During 15 years of research, experts developed an immature sperm extract formula from the bodies of infertile men . Subsequently, the genetic material in this sperm is implanted into adult sperm cells. Finally, they use conventional IVF methods to create babies. If a man does not want to have a baby, the sperm will be frozen for later use.

This is really a breakthrough because this method has only been successful in the past. The research team member, Kallistem, claims that if used, this method will bring hope to have children for 50,000 men each year.

However, it still has not received the absolute trust of experts. Professor Allan Pacey, a male reproductive specialist at Sheffeild University, said: 'Statements like this can cause couples suffering because it gives them only hope and then It is disappointing to announce that the project was not successful. Until I get to see a clear scientific article about this becoming a reality, I will continue to be skeptical. '

Kallistem said the next phase of the method would be to conduct clinical trials expected to be conducted next year.