Cell-ular Reception: Engineering Tissues to Rebuild Bodies

The video explores the field of tissue engineering, highlighting its potential to regenerate human limbs and organs, inspired by the regenerative abilities of starfish. It discusses the challenges of growing human cells outside the body and introduces scaffolding and 3D printing as innovative methods to create complex tissues. The concept of organs-on-a-chip is presented as a breakthrough technology for testing drugs and treatments on simulated human organs. The video emphasizes the life-saving potential of these advancements, particularly in addressing the shortage of organ donations.

What challenges do tissue engineers face when growing human cells outside the body?

Discuss the potential impact of creating organs instead of relying on donations.