Scientists create liver and kidney tissues in space for the first time | TheBriefWire
Scientists create liver and kidney tissues in space for the first time
Published 16 July 2026 ยท science
In an extraordinary milestone, researchers have managed to cultivate liver and kidney tissues in outer space. This innovative mission, a collaboration between Auxilium Biotechnologies and
In an extraordinary milestone, researchers have managed to cultivate liver and kidney tissues in outer space. This innovative mission, a collaboration between Auxilium Biotechnologies and the Wake Forest Institute, leveraged cutting-edge bioprinting techniques to achieve impressive scalability. The unique microgravity environment facilitated optimal cell distribution and tissue growth, paving the way for potential future advancements in organ repair and replacement therapies.
Published: July 16, 2026 โข 10:04 PM IST ยท Updated: July 16, 2026 โข 11:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
In an extraordinary milestone, researchers have managed to cultivate liver and kidney tissues in outer space.
This innovative mission, a collaboration between Auxilium Biotechnologies and the Wake Forest Institute, leveraged cutting-edge bioprinting techniques to achieve impressive scalability.
The unique microgravity environment facilitated optimal cell distribution and tissue growth, paving the way for potential future advancements in organ repair and replacement therapies.