First IVF kangaroo embryo a major leap for marsupial conservation

6 Feb 2025
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A kangaroo egg about to be injected with a single sperm cell. Image: The University of Queensland.

A University of Queensland-led team has successfully produced the first kangaroo embryos through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a crucial jump towards saving other marsupial species from extinction.

Lead researcher Dr Andres Gambini said the groundbreaking achievement provided valuable insights into marsupial reproduction and the potential of assisted reproductive technologies for conservation.

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