NerfSchlerfen t1_jeeabjj wrote on March 31, 2023 at 11:56 AM

Reply to comment by hypercomms2001 in This Netherlands-based university company works on conceiving babies in space by inno_brew

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hypercomms2001 t1_jeeb5uc wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:04 PM

In fact I have… and your comment belies an arrogance that hides an ignorance of the topic….

NerfSchlerfen t1_jeefuc1 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:46 PM

They're researching conception and EARLY embryo development in space. There are known issues with human reproduction in space but likely many unknowns as well which this project is trying to investigate. Using human cells is more useful, cheaper and more ethical than sending animals into space to fuck. Yet the internet goblins are already calling it a "very bad idea."