Researchers Grow Human Lungs in Lab
For the first time
New York boy fights rule that requires potential recipients to be 12 before being put on waiting list
At least it's all voluntary, for the moment
Ohio authorities say he made request too late
In America, we let people sell blood. And sperm. And eggs. Why not kidneys?
Hospital has apparent change of position
Parents think its because of run-ins with police
Eighth-known victim of such an unusual transmission method
Could help work toward doing the same for humans
May take another 10 years before they can be used on patients, though
18 people die each day. Extreme shortage due in part to regulations.
Had been denied adult lungs under current guidelines because she's too young
Drop the bureaucracy and allow personal negotiations
But she still needs a match to live
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius not bowing to appeal
Death panels? We don't have death panels!
Harvesting and selling kidneys
Three others who got organs from same donor now getting shots
Teen suffered renal failure following removal.
How legalizing the trafficking of human organs would save lives and protect the poor
Women can sell their eggs to people who want to make babies. Why can't they sell them to researchers who want to save lives?
It's time to consider the economics of organ transplants
Do you care about free minds and free markets? Sign up to get the biggest stories from Reason in your inbox every afternoon.
This modal will close in 10