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Scientists just created female clones of male mice

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English

Scientists in Japan have successfully created female clones of male mice by using a CRISPR-based technique to eliminate the Y chromosome from male embryos. This breakthrough could have significant implications for conservation efforts, particularly for endangered species, as it challenges traditional concepts of reproduction.

中文

日本科学家成功利用基于CRISPR的技术，通过去除雄性胚胎中的Y染色体，创造了雄性小鼠的雌性克隆。这一突破可能对保护濒危物种具有重要意义，因为它挑战了传统的繁殖观念。