A womb with a view
Ziplock uterus on the horizon...
Scientists have been able to keep premature lambs alive for weeks using an artificial womb that looks like a plastic bag.
It provides everything the foetus needs to continue growing and maturing, including a nutrient-rich blood supply and a protective sac of amniotic fluid.
The approach might one day help premature human babies have a better chance of survival, experts hope.
Human trials may be possible in a few years, according to researchers.