There is good news on the horizon for as many as 115 million animals that are used in laboratory experiments each year. Microscopic artificial organs may soon eliminate the need for animal testing. German biologist Uwe Marx and his company, TissUse, have developed microchips made up of circulatory networks, living human cells, and tiny pumps that simulate the architecture and activity of human organs. The technology can be used to test medical treatments and substances without using animals. The company aims to complete development of a ten-organ chip by 2017.
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