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ovirt001 t1_je0gmtp wrote

Too likely to be rejected and risks polluting the body. Not to mention any damage cannot be repaired. The replaceable nature of cells is an advantage for longevity if we can improve their function.

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TheRappingSquid OP t1_je2q1vw wrote

Fair enough point, but let me return with a counterpoint: what if instead of a big, clunky plastic organ, we used singular artificial cells instead? Like, say, individual, simple nano-cells programmed to replace dead organic cells? Think it'd be possible to create an artificial cell with such parameters as to deter rejection? (Maybe if you dressed them up nicely and gave them a bouquet of roses to give the organic cells?)

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ovirt001 t1_je5nl1v wrote

I think we'll eventually get there, no clue on a time range.

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