Liver tissue from space may transform traditional transplants

A team of US researchers is pioneering the self-assembly of human liver tissues in low-Earth orbit (LEO) - the area of space below an altitude of around 1,931 kms - which could lead to novel stem cell-derived liver tissues, providing an alternative to traditional liver transplants.

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The "out-of-this-world" project has the potential to transform the future of tissue engineering and liver transplantation through innovative research conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Led by Tammy T Chang, a professor of surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, the process could significantly enhance the development of complex tissues for medical use on Earth.