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A way of building body parts similar to the way a spider spins its web has been demonstrated by researchers in the UK.
The team at University College London used a constant stream of cells mixed with a polymer to weave the new tissues.
They think the technique could produce better results than other ways of building body parts for transplant.
THe team of researchers tested the technique by constructing blood vessels in mice.
There are many methods being used to grow organs in the laboratory.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23793787
The team at University College London used a constant stream of cells mixed with a polymer to weave the new tissues.
They think the technique could produce better results than other ways of building body parts for transplant.
THe team of researchers tested the technique by constructing blood vessels in mice.
There are many methods being used to grow organs in the laboratory.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23793787