It was already ten years ago that some scientists figured out how to grow a 'mini liver' in a bioreactor. They've developed the technology a lot further since then, but it still looks to be 15-20 years out for full commercialization. The CRISPR solution may do wonders for people waiting desperately on organ lists in the meantime.
https://www.technologyreview.com/s/603857/crispr-may-speed-p...
It was already ten years ago that some scientists figured out how to grow a 'mini liver' in a bioreactor. They've developed the technology a lot further since then, but it still looks to be 15-20 years out for full commercialization. The CRISPR solution may do wonders for people waiting desperately on organ lists in the meantime.