Scientists Grow Mini-Organs in Cells from Pregnancy Fluid — VOA Learning English
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From VOA Learning English, this is the Health and Lifestyle report.
British researchers say they have grown small human organs using cells removed from fluid that protects developing fetuses.
These organs are known as mini-organs, or organoids. They are extremely small, simple structures. They could be used in testing of new medical treatments or to study the workings of full-size organs.
The University College London carried out the study. Researchers collected the cells from fluid removed from 12 pregnant women during routine medical examinations at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.
The cells then were grown into organoids in a laboratory. The researchers said it was the first time such…
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