Australian researchers produce first kangaroo embryos through IVF

NAMPA / Xinhua
2025-02-06
SYDNEY, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Australian scientists have successfully produced the first kangaroo embryos through in vitro fertilization (IVF) in a major breakthrough for conservation efforts. In a study published on Thursday, the team led by researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) detailed how they produced the eastern gray kangaroo embryos by injecting sperm into a mature egg, a process commonly used in human IVF called intracytoplas......
Restricted content

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 05 February 2025 - President Nangolo Mbumba opening the first Cabinet meeting of the year at State House. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 05 February 2025 - President Nangolo Mbumba opening the first Cabinet meeting of the year at State House. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA
RUNDU, 05 February 2025 - Chairperson of the Kavango East Regional Council, Damian Maghambayi. (Photo: Contributed)

RUNDU, 05 February 2025 - Chairperson of the Kavango East Regional Council, Damian Maghambayi. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA
WALVIS BAY, 04 February 2025 - Namport Chief Executive Officer Andrew Kanime and UNAM Vice-Chancellor Professor Kenneth Matengu signing a Memorandum of Understanding which reaffirmed their commitment to environmental conservation through the monitoring of the ecological health of the Walvis Bay Lagoon. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 04 February 2025 - Namport Chief Executive Officer Andrew Kanime and UNAM Vice-Chancellor Professor Kenneth Matengu signing a Memorandum of Understanding which reaffirmed their commitment to environmental conservation through the monitoring of the ecological health of the Walvis Bay Lagoon. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 04 February 2025- President Nangolo Mbumba embracing Former First Lady Monica Geingos during the remembrance ceremony of late President Hage Geingob. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 04 February 2025- President Nangolo Mbumba embracing Former First Lady Monica Geingos during the remembrance ceremony of late President Hage Geingob. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 04 February 2025- Former First Lady Monica Geingos lays a wreath in remembrance of the late President Hage Geingob. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 04 February 2025- Former First Lady Monica Geingos lays a wreath in remembrance of the late President Hage Geingob. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 04 February 2025 - An emotional former First Lady Monica Geingos embraces First Lady Sustjie Mbumba during the Remembrance Day event held in honour of the late President Hage Geingob. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 04 February 2025 - An emotional former First Lady Monica Geingos embraces First Lady Sustjie Mbumba during the Remembrance Day event held in honour of the late President Hage Geingob. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

NAMPA
MARIENTAL, 04 February 2025 - The water level in the Hardap Dam has fallen further, from 16.3 per cent to 14.8 per cent, according to a NamWater bulletin released on Monday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

MARIENTAL, 04 February 2025 - The water level in the Hardap Dam has fallen further, from 16.3 per cent to 14.8 per cent, according to a NamWater bulletin released on Monday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

NAMPA
SWAKOPMUND, 03 February 2025 - Scenes from the pharmacy of the Mondesa Clinic, which burnt down in the early morning hours on Monday. (Photo: Contributed)

SWAKOPMUND, 03 February 2025 - Scenes from the pharmacy of the Mondesa Clinic, which burnt down in the early morning hours on Monday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA