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The James Webb telescope reveals stunning galaxies in the Bullet Cluster, while skywatchers anticipate the distant Buck Moon in 2025. Meanwhile, an ISS astronaut captures a rare sprite phenomenon above a storm, showcasing cosmic and atmospheric wonders.

Mice with two fathers? Scientists create fertile mice using DNA from two fathers

Times of India - ScienceWednesday, June 25, 2025 at 12:20:57 PM
Mice with two fathers? Scientists create fertile mice using DNA from two fathers
Scientists just pulled off something straight out of sci-fi—they created healthy, fertile mice using DNA from two fathers. By tweaking epigenetic markers (basically the chemical "tags" that control gene activity), they turned sperm cells into egg-like cells, then combined them with regular sperm to produce viable offspring. While earlier attempts flopped, this team cracked the code, opening wild possibilities for genetics and reproduction.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about mice—it’s a giant leap in understanding how genes can be manipulated, which could someday reshape fertility treatments, same-sex reproduction, or even conservation efforts for endangered species. Of course, human applications are far off (and ethically thorny), but the science here is mind-bending. Imagine a future where biology isn’t destiny.
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