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Mammal embryos successfully develop in space

Xinhua, April 17, 2016 Adjust font size:

Mouse embryos carried by China's retrievable scientific research satellite have developed in space, making it the world's first-ever successful test on mammal embryo development.

The satellite, SJ-10, was launched into space on April 6, with 6,000 early-stage mouse embryos so scientists could observe their development in microgravity, which will inform research into human reproduction in space.

Information sent back by the satellite showed that the embryos have developed from cell to blastocyst, the stage where noticeable cell differentiation occurs. Endi