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Sheep-human hybrid technology for organ transplants still a ways away
Health Headlines Commentary for February 20, 2018 Source: Researchers hope sheep-human hybrids could be used for organ transplants Reference: Research has not been published yet. Presented at the annual meeting for the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Austin. Texas
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3D-printed ovaries implanted in sterile mice and some gave birth
Health Headlines Commentary for May 19, 2017 Source: Mouse implanted with ovaries made by 3D printer gives birth, offering new hope for infertile women Reference: A bioprosthetic ovary created using 3D printed microporous scaffolds restores ovarian function in sterilized mice
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Innovative mosquito control measures being tested to reduce spread of Zika and Dengue fever viruses
Health Headlines Commentary for April 8, 2016 Source: A Canadian team is testing a $4 hack to solve the Zika crisis
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3D bioprinting produces functional transplantable human tissue
Health Headlines Commentary for February 18, 2016 Source: Functional human body parts built using 3D-bioprinting technique Reference: A 3D bioprinting system to produce human-scale tissue constructs with structural integrity, Anthony Atala et al., Nature Biotechnology, doi:10.1038/nbt.3413, published online 15 February 2016.
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New technology uses one drop of blood instead of a vial
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 18, 2015 Source: Hate blood tests? UVic research team just needs one drop
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3D printer used to aid in nerve regeneration
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 22, 2015 Source: Breakthrough medical discovery: 3D printing might be used to regenerate nerves Reference: 3D Printed Anatomical Nerve Regeneration PathwaysADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS Blake N. Johnson, Karen Z. Lancaster, Gehua Zhen, Junyun He, Maneesh K. Gupta, Yong Lin Kong, Esteban A. Engel, Kellin D. Krick, Alex Ju, Fanben Meng,…
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Prosthetic hand now can directly transmit tactile sensation to human brain
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 14, 2015 Source: Paralyzed man becomes first person to “feel” sensations through a prosthetic hand connected to his brain
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3D-printed ribs used for partial rib cage replacement
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 11, 2015 Source: Cancer patient receives 3D printed ribs in world first surgery
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New Ottawa immunotherapy company proposes to develop new treatments for cancer
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 5, 2015 Source: Partners herald new cancer immunotherapy company