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Tissue Engineering Movies :

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-- Born Again Nerves

Scientists train newborn nerve cells to repair spinal cord injuries.

-- Nerves of Steel

Artificial electric stimulation helps the paralyzed stand, walk, and use their hands.

-- How to Make a Nose

Scientists are learning how to grow living spare parts to order in the lab, including heart muscle, liver, intestine and cartilage.

-- Body Builders

Robots that move and act like humans aren’t just science fiction. Robotic legs give hope to the paralyzed.

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