The world's first 'test tube' puppies have been born, and it's a major breakthrough

Cornell University

Scientists for Cornell University and the Smithsonian Institute have successfully facilitated the birth of seven puppies with in vitro fertilization for the first time ever. 

Researchers implanted 19 lab-created embryos into a female beagle surrogate last spring.

Seven pups were born in total — five beagles and two beagle-cocker spaniel mixes.

These puppies represent a major breakthrough.