How I Grew a Human Organ Outside the Body and What It Will Lead to in the Future

The field of regenerative medicine is not new; it originated in the 30s of the 20th century. Professor Atala has been engaged in regenerative medicine for about 20 years and he holds the successes of growing such tissues of the human body as cartilage, skin and blood vessels, as well as some hollow organs. About what direction research is now going on, and when a person can grow a new heart, Dr. Atala will tell in his lecture.