Doctors to be able to 'print' new organs for transplant patients | Mail Online

A scientist manipulates the prototype 3D bioprinter which is already capable of making real, living arteries

"Doctors might one day be able to 'print' living body parts they need for surgery, including blood vessels and entire organs. The astonishing technique is known as bio-printing and it could make the transplant list a thing of the past. Currently patients on the transplant list have to wait months or even years before a suitable organ becomes available..."  dailymail.co.uk

 

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