Help for Aussies waiting for liver transplants could be on the way, with local scientists using human cells to grow "mini-livers" in a major scientific breakthrough. Melbourne scientists are creating "mini livers" as part of a plan to eventually grow liver tissue for implants. #9Today pic.twitter.com/Cq2Xbc0S2W August 11, 2017According to NewsCorp, more than 7,000 Australians die of chronic liver disease each year, with that number set to rise over the coming years. The health costs of treating liver disease in Australia is estimated at around $432 million each year. "The first step is to create a small amount of liver tissue that could be used in patients with liver disease to replace one or two functions of the liver."

Source: Huffington Post August 12, 2017 03:01 UTC