Scientists claim success in ewe uterus transfer

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Scientists claim success in ewe uterus transfer http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/story/0,,1802185,00.htmlIan SampleWednesday June 21, 2006The Guardian

Scientists have paved the way for human womb transplants after successfully transferring a uterus into a sheep. The operation proves that a womb can safely be removed and stored before being transplanted back into an animal. Tests on the animal showed that the uterus was not damaged during surgery and continued to function normally. If the technique can be adapted to humans, it could give some women their only chance of becoming pregnant.