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Bioreactor allows automated long-term culturing of stem cells (phys.org)
submitted 4 months ago by RewindAgain@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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[–] RewindAgain@futurology.today 4 points 4 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 6 points 4 months ago

Can't wait!

[–] Arghblarg@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] chaosCruiser@futurology.today 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 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.