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Science & Technology
Artificial womb could save preemie babies, also raises ethical questions
2019-10-19
[BBC] Scientists in the Netherlands say they are within 10 years of developing an artificial womb that could save the lives of premature babies. Premature birth, before 37 weeks, is globally the biggest cause of death among newborns. But, the development also raises ethical questions about the future of baby making. We meet Lisa Mandemaker, the designer working with the Maxima Medical Centre to create a prototype.
Posted by:Besoeker

#5  And thus the clans will be brought to reality!

Posted by: DarthVader   2019-10-19 20:17  

#4  In truth artificial wombs have existed since the late 90's.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleshlight
Posted by: jpal   2019-10-19 11:12  

#3  I believe United States Colonial Marine Corps contractor Ellen Ripley has already done some impressive work in this area.
Posted by: Besoeker   2019-10-19 06:52  

#2  The consequences already been worked out by Lois McMaster Bujold.
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2019-10-19 06:40  

#1  Wait. Are they human enough to save? Then why do you willy-nilly abort them and claim they are not human?
Posted by: Procopius2k   2019-10-19 06:02  

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