Scientists have turned DNA from human skin cells into "functional" eggs that are capable of producing early-stage embryos, according to a new study that cautions more research is needed as they're not yet usable.
Why it matters: "In addition to offering hope for millions of people with infertility due to lack of eggs or sperm, this method would allow for the possibility of same-sex couples to have a child genetically related to both partners," said study co-author Paula Amato, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Oregon Health & Science University, in a statement Tuesday.
President Trump signed an order Tuesday directing his administration to invest $50 million in AI-driven pediatric cancer research.
Why it matters: The move is part of a broader embrace of artificial intelligence across federal agencies but comes as the administration is slashing biomedical research spending and pausing grants.
Mothers are using AI as a personal assistant to manage the invisible work of raising today's kids.
Why it matters: Parents have long outsourced domestic chores to dishwashers, laundry machines and in-home help, but the mental load tied to coordinating child care and family logistics still falls mostly on women.
