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This article says that scientists were successful in making a mouse using only a sperm and no egg (ovum). The article also states that this procedure could be applicable to humans.

However, I want to know why didn't they try with only an ovum?

Can a human be made only with an ovum, i.e. without sperm?

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This article article says that scientists were successful in making a mouse usinglyusing only a sperm without anand no egg (ovum). The article also states that this procedure could be applicable to humans.

However, I want to know why didn't they try with only an ovum?

Can a human be made only with an ovum iei.e. without sperm?