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Superior liver tissue grown in space could change organ donation
Microgravity results in tissues that more closely mimic natural physiology, a key factor in creating viable implants for medical purposes.
“Our findings indicate that microgravity conditions enable the development of liver tissues with better differentiation and functionality than those cultured on Earth,” said Dr. Tammy T. Chang, a professor of surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. (Credit: Tammy T. Chang, MD PhD FACS)One of the major challenges the team faces is preserving and transporting the engineered tissues back to Earth. If successful, this preservation method could significantly extend the shelf life of the engineered tissues, making them viable for transport and use in a range of medical scenarios, including disease modeling, drug testing, and ultimately, therapeutic implantation.
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