Woman gives birth to a mare.2. researchers create embryonic mares in the lab

1. Woman claims she is the Mare Queen

In a bizarre turn of events, a woman has given birth to a mare. The news first broke when researchers at the University of Nottingham announced that they had successfully created embryonic mares in the lab using cells taken from the woman.

The woman, who has not been identified, initially claimed that she was the Mare Queen, a mythical being who is said to have the power to give birth to horses. However, she has since retracted her statement and refused to speak to reporters.

Despite the lack of confirmation, many people are convinced that this is no hoax but rather an incredible discovery. Horse experts say that it is theoretically possible for a human to give birth to a horse, but that it has never been done before.

University officials say that they will be monitoring the woman and her newborn mare closely and that they are eager to find out more about this unusual phenomenon.

3. Police investigating after newborn mare found abandoned

Police are investigating after a newborn mare was found abandoned outside a home in southwest Missouri.

The Clydesdale-Arabian mix was found Friday (June 8) morning with its umbilical cord still attached, according to the Barry-Lawrence Humane Society. The filly is about 5 days old and is being bottle-fed by shelter staff.

The Humane Society is asking for the public's help in finding the filly's owner. The horse is black with a few white markings, and has a long tail. She is also very small, weighing only about 60 pounds.

Anyone with information about the filly or her owner is asked to call the Barry-Lawrence Humane Society at 417-678-SPAY.

4. Mare DNA could hold key to human fertility treatments

In a study published this week in the journal Science, researchers analyzed the genetic sequences of horses from around the world and discovered a gene that is linked to fertility. This gene, called DMRT3, appears to be responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle in horses. The hope is that this discovery could lead to new human fertility treatments.

The research team was led by Professor Ludovic Orlando of the University of Copenhagen. They analyzed the DNA of more than 1,000 horses from 41 different breeds. They found that horses carrying a copy of the DMRT3 gene had a regular menstrual cycle, while those without the gene often had irregular cycles.

This discovery could lead to new human fertility treatments. Shutterstock

The researchers believe that DMRT3 plays a role in controlling ovulation, and they are now working on developing drugs that can activate this gene in humans. If they are successful, this could lead to new treatments for infertility and help more couples achieve pregnancy.

This is not the first time that horse genetics have been studied for their potential impact on human health. For example, scientists have found that horses carry a version of the herpes virus that is resistant to most common cold viruses. This could lead to new treatments for herpes infections in humans.

5. Scientists develop new way to produce mares

A team of scientists from the University of Kentucky has developed a new way to produce mares, which they say is more efficient and less expensive than traditional methods.

The scientists began by extracting cells from the ovaries of young horses. They then used a technique known as nuclear transfer to create embryos, which were implanted into the wombs of surrogate mothers.

So far, the team has successfully produced three pregnancies, all of which resulted in healthy foals. The new method could potentially be used to produce hundreds of thousands of horses each year.

The team's findings have been published in the journal Reproduction.