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It turns out that a single factor is responsible for ear cell development, which could one day be used to treat disease and malformations.
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While radiographic imaging can evaluate bone healing post surgery, a smart, self-aware implant could eliminate unnecessary exposure to radiation.
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Artificial heart valves that evolve into a patient’s own tissue
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Universal donor lungs could shorten transplant waiting times
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