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Scientists "Grow" the First Limb

Scientists have successfully “grown” a new living rat limb using tissues and a leg from a deceased rat. The limb is able to circulate blood and contract at 80% of the strength of the appendage of a new born rat. Now before we get too excited this feat in science research is merely a step towards relinquishing our reliance on mechanical prosthetics. We’re still unable to create bone and marrow (along with many other things) Creating a limb and being able to efficiently and profitably attach these body parts to a living being without complications is a whole ‘nother ball game. Advances in technology are being made every day. [We’re moving forward in “curing” paralysis in patients [url=http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/british-doctors-on-brink-of-cure-for-paralysis-9807010.html]Article[/url] ] Do you believe medical discoveries will someday be able to heal any disease or injury? [spoiler](Don’t mention viruses. We don’t talk about those bastahds)[/spoiler] [url=http://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-produce-the-first-lab-grown-limb]Article[/url]

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  • I would love it if we could replace organs like in the Halo novels. They could clone them real fast and perform a transplant. And just imagine prosthetics ACTUALLY made out of biological materials. That would br so cool. Hopefully we'll figure all that stuff out in the future.

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