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Scientists Grow Artificial Penis in Lab

Started by LostInTime, May 25, 2006, 08:33:40 AM

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LostInTime

Someone sent this link to me today.  Guess it's in case I change my mind AFTER surgery.   :D  Wonder if this will eventually have use for F2Ms?

Article here. 🔗 [Link: foxnews.com/story/0,2933,196685,00.html/]

QuoteBut the finding promises an amazing new treatment for infants, boys, and men who suffer penis disfigurement. The replacement organ would be grown on a penis-shaped matrix seeded with cells from the patient's own body.

I also wonder, since they specifically say infants and boys, if it will be another step for those born with ambiguous genitalia?  Could be good or bad in that case I guess. 

Thoughts?
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HelenW

Well, it's Fox News after all!  They would rather endorse Hillary Clinton for the White House before they would write a story in a way that might make it look that transsexuals actually exist!  >:(

This is interesting research.  The doctor that was interviewed mentioned correcting birth defects.  Code for transsexuals as well as intersexed people?  Maybe.

I wish I could wait the 20 or 30 years it'll take to perfect this type of thing but I can't so I'll watch with interest and cope with the state of the art today.

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Dennis

This would be my dream. I've heard about this guy and he is aware of FtM's. Guess that wouldn't help support for his technique though - penis cancer is much more sympathetic with the general public.

Dennis
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