The story of Prometheus, the mythological figure who stole fire from the gods, and his liver is well-known the world over. Modern scientists know there is a grain of truth to the tale, says MIT engineer Sangeeta Bhatia: The liver can indeed regenerate itself if part of it is removed. However, researchers trying to exploit that ability in hopes of producing artificial liver tissue for transplantation have repeatedly been stymied: Mature liver cells, known as hepatocytes, ...Monday, 3 June 2013
Researchers Move A Step Closer to Artificial Livers
The story of Prometheus, the mythological figure who stole fire from the gods, and his liver is well-known the world over. Modern scientists know there is a grain of truth to the tale, says MIT engineer Sangeeta Bhatia: The liver can indeed regenerate itself if part of it is removed. However, researchers trying to exploit that ability in hopes of producing artificial liver tissue for transplantation have repeatedly been stymied: Mature liver cells, known as hepatocytes, ...
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