Тhe future of eugenics

Here is the world's first artificial womb — a device that will be used in the future to carry a human fetus.

The device has a gas exchange and nutrient circulation system, a system for removing metabolic products from the fetal bloodstream, a system for hormonal regulation of fetal development, a system for maintaining optimal temperature, etc.

It is filled with artificial amniotic fluid inside. The chemical formula of the womb is identical to the original.

At the moment, such a device has already been created.

Tests and experiments on carrying a fetus outside the womb are currently being conducted on animal embryos at the Philadelphia Children's Hospital in the United States and the Weizmann Institute in Israel.

Lambs raised in an artificial womb develop normally: they gain weight, open their eyes, and their organs function as if they were growing naturally.

Proponents of the new technology call it a revolution that will free women from pain and possible complications during pregnancy.

True, there are also many ethical questions...

For example, if a woman decides to terminate a pregnancy, but the fetus can be transferred to an artificial womb, an ethical dilemma arises: does she have the right not only to refuse to carry the baby, but also to decide about the future life of her child?

Although artificial wombs are still controversial, their use in the near future can save thousands of lives.

However, a complete rejection of natural pregnancy is still more of a fantasy than a real prospect.

Now the technology can significantly increase the chances of survival of babies born in the 22nd week of pregnancy - currently their natural survival rate is only 10%.

Dear ones, how do you like this technological innovation?

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