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Scientists push to extend organ life outside the body
A new effort aims to preserve donor organs for days instead of hours, addressing the critical shortage caused by time constraints. Current methods keep organs viable for only a few hours on ice. Researchers envision organ banks that could store human organs long-term.
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The story is more about medical technology than core tech, but the underlying preservation techniques involve biotech and hardware innovation.
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