Source: Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Posted: October 31, 2006
Summary:
Scientists at an English university have grown a miniature artificial human liver in a major medical breakthrough, British media reported. It is hoped mini-livers could be used to test drugs, reducing the need for animal experiments, help repair damaged livers and eventually produce entire organs for lifesaving transplants.
Commentary: In order for this new finding to be deemed safe for liver patients, transplants will need to be replicated safely in a large and genetically diverse patient population.
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