In vitro gametogenesis (IVG): It might sound like science fiction, but someday, we may be able to convert human skin cells into viable human egg and sperm cells.
This technology would allow for same-sex couples and those struggling with infertility to have biological children of their own.
But here’s the catch: So far, IVG only has been successfully performed in mice. However, a fast-moving startup in Berkeley, California is on the road to making it a reality.