Robust induction of primordial germ cells of white rhinoceros on the brink of extinction
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Published in Science Advances · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers at the Max Delbrück Center have successfully generated primordial germ cells from stem cells, a world's first for a large mammalian species. This milestone aims to save the northern white rhino subspecies from extinction through lab-grown egg and sperm cells.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- A big step toward producing rhino gametes Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association · Dec 9, 2022 · first to report
- BioRescue produces primordial germ cells from northern white rhino stem cells – a world’s first for large mammals Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW) · Dec 9, 2022
- Germ-cell precursors pave the way to help save endangered species Osaka University · Dec 18, 2022