Watch: Anthony Atalas: Printing a Human Kidney #1 Explain what the health crisis is today and locate a scientific article that supports this statement. Make sure to paraphrase work and use citation.

Watch: Anthony Atalas:  Printing a Human Kidney

#1 Explain what the health crisis is today and locate a scientific article that supports this statement.  Make sure to paraphrase work and use citation.

#2 Explain what stem cells are and give a description of how they can be helpful in regenerating tissue.  Use a valid source of citation.

#3 Explain what regenerative tissue means.  Can the heart muscle and brain regenerate after diseases such as heart attacks and strokes?  Explain using scientific support.

#4 What did Atala mention here about the bladder?

#5 What are your thoughts about the “desktop printing” of the bone discussed here?

#6 What seems to be the most needed organ on transplant lists?  Support this with scientific evidence and citations.

#7 Discuss what Luke Massella talked about in the video.