3D printed human cells could end animal testing within 5 years

3D-printed human tissue could very soon begin saving millions of lives — those of the humble lab mice.

A hundred million animals are killed in labs and classrooms across the U.S. every year.  Many of these mice, rats and rabbits are needed in part to develop the early stages of new vaccines and medicines, which might later go on to treat human illnesses. It is a harsh reality for the animals involved, but one which may be about to change.

 

 

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