Biomedical research: Premature lambs grown in a bag
Claire T. Roberts
Author Information: Claire T. Roberts is at Adelaide Medical School, Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia.
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Abstract
A bag that mimics the environment of the womb can support lambs born extremely prematurely for four weeks. This development points to ways to improve the prospects of extremely premature babies.