U.K. Preparing for Lab-Grown Eggs and Sperm

British scientists are pioneering what critics call "Frankenfertility" - a government-backed program to create human eggs and sperm from skin cells that could make traditional reproduction obsolete. The $50 million initiative aims to grow gametes in petri dishes, allowing same-sex couples to have biological children together and enabling individuals to essentially clone themselves. "This isn't playing God," insisted the lead researcher, "It's more like being God's very ambitious intern." Ethical concerns abound, particularly after leaked documents revealed plans for "designer gamete mix-and-match" features including options for eye color, height predisposition, and resistance to dad jokes. The Church of England has condemned the research as "unnatural," though polling shows 68% of Britons would use the technology to avoid awkward "birds and bees" conversations with their kids. The most controversial proposal? A "Nobel Prize Sperm Bank" featuring digitized DNA from historic geniuses, though critics note most would likely opt out if given the choice. Meanwhile, fertility clinics are already taking pre-orders, offering early adopters discounts on "bulk embryo packages" and loyalty points for referrals. The research team estimates the technology could be ready within five years - just in time for the first generation raised by TikTok to become parents themselves.