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  2. Apr 30, 2026
New 3D-Printed “Organ Building Blocks” Could Reduce Dependence on Donor Organs—and Halt Dead-End Quest for Pig Organ Transplants

Organ transplantation remains the most effective treatment for end-stage organ failure, yet a severe shortage of donor organs means thousands of patients die each year while waiting for transplants that may never come. Developing alternative treatments that do not depend on donor—or animal—organs could significantly reduce this loss of life.