Artificial Sperm is sperm that is created in a laboratory versus being produced by a male's testicles. It is a controversial topic and brings up many ethical issues. Researchers have artificially grown mouse sperm in a lab and used it to successfully impregnate female mice. The subject, however, is still in its experimental stage.
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Artificial Sperm Research
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Very controversial
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May make men obsolete
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Ban in Britain being reconsidered
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12 mice have been born using it
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Mortality rate has been high
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Still in experimental stages
