Summary:
- Researchers at MIT have developed a new technology called "injectable satellite livers" that could provide an alternative to traditional liver transplantation.
- The injectable satellite livers are made up of liver cells and supporting cells that are encapsulated in a protective shell, allowing them to be injected into the body and function like a normal liver.
- This approach could potentially address the shortage of donor livers and provide a safer, less invasive option for patients in need of a liver transplant.