Mouse embryos successfully grown in space for the first time

The embryos were from lab mice with this dark-fur phenotype. No word yet on who will be developing ISS cat embryos in order to to keep the future space mouse problem in check.

In one small step for humankind, scientists have seen a fertilized mouse egg develop naturally and normally into early embryonic form. While a long way to go, it’s a positive sign that mammalian – namely, human – reproduction can take place in space.

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