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Spare human body parts to be grown in labs

By T.K. Randall
September 5, 2011 · Comment icon 11 comments

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Scientists have discovered several new methods for growing replacement human organs.
In just a few years time it may be possible for patients awaiting a transplant to have an organ grown for them in a lab, cutting out the usual lengthy wait time and increasing their chances of survival. Organs such as a bladder and a windpipe have already been successfully grown and implanted during clinical trials.
Organiser Aubrey de Gray explained: 'We are seeing the emergence of a new era of medicine where the diseases of aging can be blocked or even reversed. These therapies are mostly in research now but eventually they will be commonplace. '


Source: Daily Mail | Comments (11)




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Comment icon #2 Posted by Vaise 13 years ago
What a brilliant development, i think they should get as much funding as needed. there isent enough donors in the world. This would resolve it.
Comment icon #3 Posted by IcedMFEarth 13 years ago
Someone watching too much South Park.
Comment icon #4 Posted by Blackgear95 13 years ago
What an achievement it will be if this is a success
Comment icon #5 Posted by Zaphod222 13 years ago
I could use a couple of new teeth in a few years. I hope they succeed.
Comment icon #6 Posted by jbefumo 13 years ago
In the words of George Carlin: "When someone says: 'have a good one..." I answer: 'I already have a GOOD one, what I want is a BIGGER one...'"
Comment icon #7 Posted by Beastly Decimal 13 years ago
Hmmm...this would be a good idea if they weren't going to screw the people who get organs...anyone reminded of Repo-Man?
Comment icon #8 Posted by skookum 13 years ago
wow we can drink as much as we like now as they can grow us a new liver. Seriously though we could all live for donkeys years as we could just grow whatever is breaking down. Even better if they could grow it in your body to avoid transplant.
Comment icon #9 Posted by AwakeTheSoul 13 years ago
It seems like every day, the things we watch in science fiction movies and such are becoming reality. But I do agree, this process could help out a great deal in our world.
Comment icon #10 Posted by Alienated Being 13 years ago
Amazing. Remarkable.
Comment icon #11 Posted by Paracelse 13 years ago
Could they grow conscience for the politicians of the world?


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