Scientists Say They May be Able to Print Live Human Tissue
• http://www.voanews.com, George PuticTwo Israeli companies say they used a specialized 3-D printer to create an environment in which stem cells could grow into a specific tissue.
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Two Israeli companies say they used a specialized 3-D printer to create an environment in which stem cells could grow into a specific tissue.
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