Artificial uteruses on the horizon.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon approve the first human trial of an artificial uterus, following successful trials in premature lambs. Artificial uteruses are designed to support babies born extremely prematurely, who often struggle to breathe properly and have a low survival rate. The EXTEND system, which consists of a "bio-bag" filled with lab-made amniotic fluid, has shown promise in animal studies. The FDA has convened a meeting to discuss the potential risks and benefits of a first-in-human trial, and the development of the technology has sparked speculation about the possibility of growing babies from in vitro fertilization embryos. However, researchers argue that this is currently a "pipe dream" due to the limitations of artificial uteruses. [Extracted from the article]