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Scientists work to 3D bioprint a human heart in 5 years

Scientists work to 3D bioprint a human heart in 5 years

By Lindsey Theis - Scripps News - A team of Stanford University engineers, cardiologists, and biology experts are at work to bioprint a fully functioning human heart to implant into a pig. Inside one of the labs that focuses on medical innovation at Stanford...

How an insurer abandoned a cancer patient in his most critical hour

How an insurer abandoned a cancer patient in his most critical hour

By Carrie Cochran and Catie Beck - Scripps News and ProPublica Forrest VanPatten was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma, but his insurance company denied coverage for a clinically proven treatment. in July 2019. That same month, he turned 50 years old....

‘Super Melanin’ Heals Skin Injuries From Sunburn, Chemical Burns

‘Super Melanin’ Heals Skin Injuries From Sunburn, Chemical Burns

By Marla Paul - Northwestern Medicine Synthetic cream also protects skin from sun damage Imagine a skin cream that heals damage occurring throughout the day when your skin is exposed to sunlight or environmental toxins. That’s the potential of a synthetic, biomimetic...