Forget organ donation, just print body parts

Forget endless waiting lists for life-saving organs, and incentives suchas Israel’s first claim policy for those willing to donate. All you need is a blueprint and the right sort of ink to print your own. Just feed a few healthy cells into a computer, load the bio-ink cartridge andselect the blueprint of your chosen organ. The 3D printer churns out layer after layer of cells, building your bespoke body part. With the first human vein recently printed, we could see residents in heavily polluted urban areas file claims for new lungs, or replacement limbs granted to crisis victims. – Anna Simpson