For the first time, doctors have managed to restore sperm production in a man using testicular tissue that was frozen during his childhood, before puberty. This breakthrough offers hope to boys undergoing treatments that could result in infertility.
Engineers at MIT have developed a method for introducing liver cells encapsulated in protective gel particles, enabling the formation of mini-organs directly inside the body. This technology could reduce the need for liver transplants and provide support for patients with chronic liver failure.
For the first time, a case has been documented in which a patient survived for 48 hours without lungs thanks to an artificial lung system, while awaiting a double transplant. This experience opens up new possibilities for saving lives in cases of acute lung injury.
For the first time in Israel, doctors have successfully transplanted a cornea printed on a 3D printer, restoring a patient's vision. This technology has the potential to solve the shortage of donor tissues and revolutionize the treatment of blindness.