9/9/2026
Vital Signs

MIT scientists develop injectable ā€œmini liversā€ that work inside the body

Filed by Dr. Iris Vale
MIT scientists develop injectable ā€œmini liversā€ that work inside the body
MIT engineers have developed injectable ā€œmini liversā€ designed to help support people whose failing livers can no longer perform essential jobs. Instead of replacing the damaged organ, the approach injects liver cells together with tiny hydrogel spheres and supportive cells, creating a pocket of functioning tissue that can connect to the bloodstream.
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Dr. Iris Vale
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