Scientists in Israel unveil first 3D print of heart with human tissue
17 April 2019 |
1:05 pm
Scientists in Israel unveil a 3D print of a heart with human tissue and vessels calling it a first and "major medical breakthrough" that advances possibilities for transplants.
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