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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 approach to regenerate and grow human corneas for transplant
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 4, 2014 Source: Scientists use stem cells to regenerate human corneas Reference: ABCB5 is a limbal stem cell gene required for corneal development and repair
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Stem cells used to create new vein for transplant
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 15, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Vein grown from girl’s own stem cells transplanted Reference: Successful transplantation of tissue-engineered vein, The Lancet
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Early experimentation into restoring spinal cord function using rat model
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 1, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Rat Paralysis Rehab Method Holds Clues for Aiding Humans Reference: Rehabilitation Restores Voluntary Motion in Paraplegic Rats
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Tissue regeneration technology making first steps
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 20, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: To Fix a Heart, Doctors Train Girl’s Body to Grow New Part