Scientists place human livers in suspended animation that triples survivability
Everyday, dozens of people die in the United States because they can't get an organ transplant -- this new procedure ...
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First lab-grown mini livers will allow researchers to study the organ, its diseases, and treatments
"I imagine in the future we can make human livers where you can order what kind of function you want, ...
Why ‘detox’ doesn’t work — a diet fad and marketing ploy exposed by science
There's no such thing as a detox.
Recents studies show how coffee is good for your health
The idea that coffee is good for you is not a new one.
New enzyme could be used as an insulin alternative, to treat diabetes and obesity
University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) scientists have identified a new enzyme that could protect the body from toxic ...
3D Bioprinted liver-inspired device traps toxins and detoxifies blood
Photo: UCSD Inspired by the healing properties of the human liver, researchers at University of California, ...
Scientists engineer heart in the lab that beats on its own
Regenerative medicine has come a long way, and while important strides forward have been made, scientists are still toiling with ...
Genetically engineered virus kills liver cancer and significantly prolongs life
Researchers have developed a gene engineered vaccinia virus JX-594 - one of the pox viruses - that selectively kills cancer cells ...
Scientists grow rudimentary human liver in a dish
A scheme of the generation of induced pluripotent stern (IPS) cells In an extraordinary feat of ...
How bad breath can save lives
An interesting conversation can instantly make a turn for the worst when bad breath ...
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