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

submitted 10 months ago by RewindAgain to c/futurology

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[–] RewindAgain 4 points 10 months 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 10 months ago

Can't wait!

[–] Arghblarg@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] chaosCruiser 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months 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.