Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Artificial Organs



The first step is to make the mold. Then they take the stem cells from the organ they are trying to grow. When cells are isolated they start to grow in the form of the mold. And by the end only the organ is left because the mold had deteriated. From this point the organ can be transplanted.

Cons:
  • unethical issurs
  • may take more time than the patient has (about 6-8 weeks)
  • expensive
Pros:
  • Patient will most likely live longer/ or a better life
  • Patient can be free of disease
  • Can help burn victims
  • lowers the number of peole dying on the transplant list
  • help 100,000 people waiting for organs