organs
SpaceX to send organs on a chip to the International Space Station
The organs on a chip replicate human physiological function at the cellular level.
Woman cured of advanced breast cancer through immunotherapy in world first
Treatment already works in some people with cancer of the lung, cervix, blood cells (leukaemia), skin (melanoma) and bladder.
New organ discovered in the human body
The find could explain how cancer spreads.
Medics carry out record-breaking five transplants in 36 hours
Transplantation deirector had to draft in extra doctors, nurses for support on their days off as more organs became unexpectedly available.
Woman born without vagina can't have sex, raises funds for surgery
Kaylee wants to have a sexual relationship with her boyfriend but is also nervous about having sex for the first time.
Scientists genetically edit viral infections from piglets
Researchers place edited embryonic cells into chemical cocktail that encourages growth without destructive effects of modification.
China to lead in organ transplants by 2020
Critics have questioned China's claims of reform and suggested that the WHO should be allowed to conduct surprise investigations
Mumbai: Brain dead man's organs save four lives
The donor's family has played an instrumental role and helped the lives of other people.