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First Cut: Scientist heralds grow-your-own organ breakthrough

Source: ABC News
Published: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 5:52 AEST
Expires: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 5:52 AEST

Dr Tony Atala from Wake Forest University in the US says his team of scientists have been able to grow new organs using a combination of physics, engineering and cellular biology.

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