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Scientists are getting closer to developing the necessary technology to create artificial wombs. However, the potential effects of this are raising political questions
We are five to ten years from a partial artificial womb for humans, according to estimates
Artificial wombs are nearing human trials. But the goal is to save the littlest preemies, not replace the uterus.
What is an artificial womb? Would it help premature babies survive, compared to neonatal intensive care? Advisory panel met this week to discuss ethics, technology and potential trial design before a device could be tested to help preemies continue to grow and develop.
Independent advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are meeting this week to discuss the regulations, ethics and possibilities of creating an artificial womb to increase the chances that extremely premature babies would survive \u2014 and without long-term health problems.