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Lab-Grown Oesophagus

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In experiments with mice scientists grew an oesophagus from a sceleton food pipe in the lab and implanted it successfully in a mouse. There is hope that the technique can one day be used for humans as well and help people who need a new food pipe.

News seen at: BBC - Health