In the Race for Life, Which Human Embryos Make It | Deep Look
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Every one of us started out as an embryo, but only a few early embryos – about one in three – grow into a baby. Researchers are unlocking the mysteries of our embryonic clock and helping patients who are struggling to get pregnant. SUBSCRIBE: http://goo.gl/8NwXqt
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