Scientists revived organ cells in dead pigs
The discovery could lead to longer-lasting transplants.
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Lab-grown heart muscles transplanted into a human for the first time
The procedure could significantly reduce the need for heart transplants.
This machine keeps transplant livers alive for a week
Current methods typically preserve livers for about 24 hours.
Chicago biotech company 3D prints a mini human heart
BIOLIFE4D used patient-derived cardiac cells to 3D print the tiny heart.
A drone delivered an organ to a transplant patient for the first time
The groundbreaking project could make it possible to save thousands of lives.
Stem cell transplant offers hope for an HIV cure
Any practical treatment is a long way off, but it's a start.
Scientists successfully transplant lab-grown lungs into pigs
It's one step closer to true organ replacements for humans.
Scientists create the first 3D-printed human corneas
And build hope for people with visual impairments.
Someday, every piece of a person will be replaceable
Yes, even your naughty bits.
Johns Hopkins performs the first total penis and scrotum transplant
The veteran who received the surgery is recovering now and hopes to be discharged this week.
Scientists grow human brain tissue in mice
It's a big step toward the use of "organoids" in regenerative medicine.
Scientists 'hack' cells to create 3D shapes from live tissue
They could lead to soft robots and lab-made organs.
Uterus transplant recipient gives birth for the first time in the US
She’s part of an ongoing uterus transplant clinical trial.
Nanoparticles fool your body into allowing organ transplants
Your body can't reject what it doesn't detect.
Man receives someone else's reprogrammed stem cells
The donation forges a new path for treating diseases.
Robots could wear flesh to help form transplants
It's not as creepy as it sounds. Really. We promise.
Surgeons complete first uterus transplants from live donors in US
The experimental procedure was successful on the fourth attempt.
Woman who received world's first face transplant dies at 49
Isabelle Dinoire received a partial face transplant in 2005 that allowed her to eat, speak and smile once again.
Apple will use the iPhone to encourage new organ donors
The button will arrive on the Health app with iOS 10 this fall.
Doctors perform first penis transplant in the US
"I want to go back to being who I was," says the 64-year-old recipient.
