Scientists hoping to 'print' human hearts
Scientists in the US are attempting to build a human heart with a 3D printer.
Ultimately, the goal is to create a new heart for a patient with their own cells that could be transplanted.
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Ultimately, the goal is to create a new heart for a patient with their own cells that could be transplanted.
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