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This video was incredibly informative for being so short. The idea of harvesting pig organs, rinsing out the cells so only the natural protein scaffold and blood vessels remain, then reseeding it with the donor's own cells is amazing.

This technology is advancing much faster than tooth-replacement techniques.




3D printing of organs is also really awesome.

http://www.ted.com/talks/anthony_atala_printing_a_human_kidn...




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