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Bioreactor allows automated long-term culturing of stem cells (phys.org)

submitted 1 month ago by RewindAgain to c/futurology

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[–] RewindAgain 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

As these type of cells are used to grow organs, it will be amazing to see systems like this directly tied to artificial organ production technology.

[–] gibmiser@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

Can't wait!

[–] Arghblarg@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Now, the question is... will this be available for all, or just for the ultra-rich?

[–] chaosCruiser 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Aluminium used to be super expensive until production was ramped up. Nowadays, we’re using it in door frames, airplanes, moka pots and soda cans, because it’s cheap and versatile.

Spoiler: History repeats itself.