PBS NewsHour

Spare Parts for Humans: Tissue Engineers Aim for...

Clip: 12/15/2011 | 10m 40s

A new research breakthrough has enabled scientists to grow human tissue to repair or replace organs, and someday, maybe even limbs. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports.

Aired: 12/15/11

Rating: NR

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