3D Organs

In 2024, a significant breakthrough is taking place as 3D-printing technology develops to create functional human organs. It is a very valuable project since it gives hope to patients that have a rare condition and need specific organ transportations. The aim is for the world to have a persistent shortage of donor organs, so that the waiting time for them is reduced and more people can receive this type of health. Millions of people throughout the world currently need organ transplants as a result of organ or tissue failure caused by disease or ageing. Worldwide data on organ transplantation in 2021 indicated that almost 147,000 surgeries were carried out, with kidneys accounting for 65% of procedures. More than 110,000 people are awaiting organ transplants in the US alone, and 20 die every day.