In Switzerland, those who did not explicitly ‘opt out’ during their lifetimes would now be assumed to have consented to have their organs taken for transplant upon their deaths, following a referendum on Sunday. The government-backed measure was upheld by roughly 60 percent of Swiss, with a turnout of just …
Read More »WATCH: Scientists unveil new rapid 3D organ printing method which is 10-50 times faster than current techniques
The research team’s incredible seven-second video, which is sped-up from 19 minutes, showcasing the printing of a hand, which would take a whopping six hours to create using conventional 3D printing methods. “The technology we’ve developed is 10-50 times faster than the industry standard, and it works with large sample …
Read More »The law on organ transplantation came into force in Ukraine
Rada adopted a Law on transplantation on may 17. In Ukraine of 24 June, entered into force the law on transplantation of human organs. The day before it was published in the parliamentary newspaper “Voice of Ukraine”. Act No. 2427-VIII “On the application of the transplant anatomic human materials” will …
Read More »In Ukraine will change the rules of organ transplants
It is now possible to transplant organs only from relatives. In 2018 year, Ukraine will start the program for renal transplantation from an unrelated donor. For these purposes from the state budget will allocate 112 million. On 2019 and 2020 – more than 100 million annually. Already in 2018 in …
Read More »A world full of nightmares, VR-horror Organ Quarter
At the happy owners of a helmet of virtual reality are rapidly growing selection of games that they are guaranteed complete immersion. Don’t you wanted to be the main character of your favorite shooters? Don’t hurt the developers and fans of horror – for example, using a helmet can play …
Read More »Dying to help: the rider will become an organ donor
The athlete died in an accident. World champion in road-racing class in MotoGP 2006 Nicky Hayden, who died after a road accident, donated his organs to those in need. According to the newspaper, the family of 35-year-old American has agreed to the procedures required for donation. Nicky Hayden died in …
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