Scientists used human stem cells to build a new rat intestine – The Verge
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Scientists used human stem cells to build a new rat intestine
The Verge Scientists have built a new rat intestine by combining part of the animal's own bowel with human stem cells. One day, this method could be used in humans with intestinal problems who currently have to rely on organ transplants. A variety of diseases, … Team creates functional, stem–cell-derived small bowel segments Human intestines have been grown in a lab and transplanted into rats – paving the way to a cure for gut disorders |
