Scientists have produced a kangaroo embryo through IVF. It has sparked hope for marsupial conservation
- Posted on February 6, 2025
- By CNN
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Scientists have produced a kangaroo embryo through IVF. It has sparked hope for marsupial conservation
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Scientists in Australia have successfully produced the world’s first kangaroo embryo through in vitro fertilization, or IVF, a feat they hailed as a “ground-breaking achievement” that could one day help save other endangered species.