How to make your organs last longer | Quin Wills | TEDxNoVA
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A machine named Betty can keep human livers alive outside the body for up to five days, while researchers in Manhattan are modifying these machines to extend the lifespan of livers for transplantation. By injecting livers with RNA medicine, scientists aim to reprogram donor organs and develop transformative therapies using AI algorithms, potentially revolutionizing the treatment of chronic liver diseases.
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- Betty is a cutting-edge machine that can preserve human livers outside the body for up to five days, offering a potential solution to the pressing need for organ transplants.
- Researchers in Manhattan are leveraging RNA medicine and AI algorithms to revolutionize liver preservation and treatment, paving the way for more effective therapies for chronic liver diseases and aging-related health challenges.
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Recent questions
How long can Betty keep a human liver alive?
Up to five days
What is the focus of research on liver disease?
Developing transformative medicines
How are therapies for chronic diseases traditionally tested?
Animal models and clinical trials
What is the goal of combining human expertise with AI algorithms in liver research?
Accelerate therapy development
Why are chronic diseases of aging becoming more prevalent?
Longer lifespans
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