A diagram showing production of rat offspring by xenotransplantation (IMAGE)
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The researchers xenotransplanted rat ovaries into renal capsules of immunodeficient mice. After transplantation, rat oocytes were retrieved from the mice, matured and fertilized in vitro. Finally, the rat embryos were transferred to recipient rats and offspring were obtained.
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Niigata University and University of Toyama
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