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title: Artificial Uterus
type: technology
url: "https://www.envisioning.com/research/helix/artificial-uterus"
hub: helix
summary: Extracorporeal gestation for space travel, reprogenetics, and medical support.
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# Artificial Uterus

Extracorporeal gestation for space travel, reprogenetics, and medical support.
- Technology Readiness Level: 4/9
- Impact: 5/5
- Investment: 4/5
Artificial uterus (ectogenesis) would support fetal development outside the body. Research and experiments; animal trials (lamb) have demonstrated partial success. Applications include space travel, reprogenetics, same-sex procreation, and neonatal care for extreme preterm infants. Significant ethical and regulatory challenges accompany development.

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Source: Envisioning — Technology Research Institute (https://www.envisioning.com/research/helix/artificial-uterus)