1. CHIP BY CHIP.
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NOVAK, SARA
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PROBIOTICS , *BIONICS , *MICROPHYSIOLOGICAL systems , *LUNGS , *PREMATURE labor - Abstract
The future of organ-chip technology is promising, with biologist and bioengineer Donald Ingber leading the way. Ingber, the founding director of The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, is known for his work on developing organ-on-a-chip devices. These devices, made up of living cells that mimic human organs, are more effective and humane than using animal models for drug testing and toxicity studies. Ingber's latest projects include a "vagina-on-a-chip" and a cervix chip, which have the potential to improve treatments for bacterial vaginosis and study viral infections. The Wyss Institute fosters collaboration and innovation, and Ingber's work aligns with the goal of finding real-world solutions to pressing challenges. The use of organ chips in drug testing is gaining recognition, with the FDA recently providing guidance on their use, marking a significant step towards reducing animal testing. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024