Growing mini-organs to find new treatments for complex disease

Microscopic view of an intestinal organoid Mayo Clinic investigators are growing three-dimensional human intestines in a dish to track disease and find new cures for complex conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease. These mini organs function like human intestines with the ability to process metabolites that convert food into energy on a cellular level and secrete mucus that protects against bacteria. These 3D mini intestines in a dish, known as "organoids," provide a unique platform…
Source: Mayo Clinic Research News - Category: Research Source Type: news