Calf born to cow with transplanted genetic info

Calf born to cow with transplanted genetic info

TOKYO, Japan - A male calf inheriting genetic information from two aged cows that had been transplanted into a 3-year-old cow's ovum was born late Feb. 19, opening the way for what scientists hope would be similar treatment of fertility among women past their child-bearing prime. Researchers said the baby calf, born at a farm operated by Iwate University's agricultural department, looked bigger than average and appeared normal.

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