New nose grown by surgeons to replace original one

[g8ina]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/24280766

My mind has officially boggled.

[malfunction]

I missed this one yesterday too:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24287207

Also mind boggled. Not that it's as easy as all that to get the water out, but it's *there*.

[tonkins]

I love these things but they always seem to take so long to go from novel science to routine practice/practical use.
side note: If*ckinglovescience on facebook is a wonderful place

[JCBeastie]

I'm impressed that we're close to being able to 3d print tissues and organs; the tech is already finding use for implants but building flesh and bone is mind blowing! Reminds me of the machine in Fifth Element that rebuilds Leeloo in slices... maybe not so far fetched!