In World First, Children Given New Ears Grown From Their Own Cells

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In World First, Children Given New Ears Grown From Their Own Cells

In a historical world first, Chinese scientists have successfully given new lab-grown ears to 5 different children. Not only that, but they were grown using the children’s very own cells. The children, who were all between the ages of 6 and 10, were born with microtia; a condition where the shape and cartilage of their ears…