An incredible scientific breakthrough is rocking the world this week: researchers revealed that a fetal lamb survived and continued to develop after being placed in an artificial womb.
It’s called Biobag, and it’s essentially a plastic container that helps care for a fetus while it continues its development.
The hope is that it might protect little ones who arrive too early, like this smiling cutie who managed to beat the odds.
Developed by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the Biobag helps to circulate fluids and mimics the uterus, amniotic sac, and umbilical cord.
- Rebecca Endicott, LittleThings.com