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Researchers grew a working tear gland in the lab that they say can help them study disease and perhaps someday might be used as a transplant.

Emo Night

Developments

"Hopefully in the future, this type of organoid may even be transplantable to patients with nonfunctioning tear glands."

Lab Grows Human Tear Glands That Can Actually Cry

Nine year old Belgian genius Laurent Simons is on track to graduate with a degree in electrical engineering this year. He plans to grow artificial organs.

Gotta Go Fast!

Next, he's planning on a doctorate and a medical degree.

A 9-Year-Old Genius Is Getting an Engineering Degree Next Month

Up to 20 percents of the cells in our lab-grown mini kidneys are actually brain and muscle cells, according to new research.

Kidney Failure

Thankfully, we may have found a way to stop them.

Lab-Grown Mini Kidneys Keep Spawning Rogue Brain Cells

Using a recipient's own cells prevents rejection.

Lab-Grown Bladders Can Save People From a Lifetime of Dialysis

regenerative medicine stem cells lab grown organs

This revolutionary medical treatment could be a reality soon. 

Breakthrough Initiative Will Grow Organs and Regenerate Human Tissue

This development could help scientists study and treat Hirschsprung's disease.

Regenerative Medicine: Scientists Have Successfully  Engineered Functioning Human Nerves

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