Human trials of artificial wombs could start soon. Here’s what you need to know
US regulators will consider clinical trials of a system that mimics the womb, which could reduce deaths and disability for babies born extremely preterm.
Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Care for babies who are born extremely preterm has improved survival significantly, but long-term health problems remain a concern. Credit: Conrad Bornman/Gallo Images/Getty Access through your institution Buy or subscribe A hairless, pale-skinned lamb lies on its side in what appears to be an oversized sandwich bag filled with hazy fluid. Its eyes are closed, and its snout and limbs jerk as if the animal — which is only about three-quarters of the way through its gestation period — is dreaming. Access options Access through your institution Ac
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