Timeline of Ectogenesis
Ectogenesis is the growth of an organism in an artificial environment. The term is notably used to describe human gestation in artificial wombs.
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| Time period | Development summary |
|---|---|
| 1924 | J.B.S. Haldane coins the word 'ectogenesis'. |
| 1982 | Researchers report having been able to incubate a mouse fetus for eleven to twelve days out of the nineteen to twenty-day gestational period of a mouse.[1] |
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Mati Roy started the timeline in 2020. Ze's currently seeking funding to complete a review of this intervention, and would at the same time compete this timeline. Ze can be contacted here.
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References
- ↑ Unno, Nobuya. "Development of an Artificial Placenta" (PDF). Symposium: 62.
