Israeli-German research produces bionic liver-on-a-chip model with aim to replace animal studies

"This new technology provides exceptional insight into drug toxicity, and could in fact transform current practice."

CHIP-BASED artificial organs such as this ‘liver,’ could one day replace animal experiments, researchers hope.

CHIP-BASED artificial organs such as this ‘liver,’ could one day replace animal experiments, researchers hope.

(photo credit: HEBREW UNIVERSITY)

ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

AUGUST 17, 2015 21:59

Updated: AUGUST 17, 2015 22:29