GeneralBullishMIT Technology Review · 4h ago6/10
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Engineered “mini livers” could be injected as an alternative to transplantation
Researchers at MIT, led by Professor Sangeeta Bhatia, have developed engineered miniature livers that could be injected as a potential alternative to organ transplantation for patients with chronic liver disease. This breakthrough addresses a critical shortage of available donor organs and offers hope to thousands of Americans unable to access or tolerate traditional liver transplants.