The first artificial human heart could appear by 2025
The first artificial human heart will be available by 2025, easing the global shortage of donor organs and leading to longer human lives by replacing damaged organs with custom-made ones, Saxo Bank said in “shocking predictions”.
Saxo Bank annually publishes “shocking predictions” for the coming year. They essentially involve a series of unlikely and undervalued events that could, however, have a dramatic impact on the world situation.
“By 2025, researchers will make an unprecedented scientific breakthrough and successfully print a fully functional human heart using advanced 3D bioprinting technology,” Saxo Bank predicts.
Once printed, the heart will be placed in a specialized bioreactor that simulates physiological conditions in the human body. The "mature" heart will be implanted into pigs for testing.
Experts hope the technology to create artificial hearts tailored to each patient's DNA will ease the global shortage of donated organs.
“This breakthrough paves the way for extending human lifespans by replacing damaged parts with custom-made organs. It also opens up opportunities for innovation in bioprinting other complex organs, revolutionizing regenerative medicine and personalized healthcare,” the analysis reads.
