Transplants
The Strange History of Men Going Nuts for Monkey Testicle Transplants
Invented by surgeon Serge Voronoff, the operation was once seen as an elixir of eternal youth and sexual prowess.
When a Single Choice Is Life or Death for Your Patient
A doctor is faced with a devastating decision.
This Simple Law Makes Spain the Leader in Organ Donation
Spain implemented a game-changer to its organ donation system—why aren't all countries doing this?
This Is How You ‘Grow’ an Ear on Someone’s Arm
A soldier lost her left ear in a car crash so doctors grew her a new one on her arm.
This Is How a Wounded Veteran Got a Penis Transplant
The man lost his genitals and both legs above the knee when a bomb exploded in Afghanistan.
Widow Meets the Man Who Received Face Transplant From Her Husband
After her husband died by suicide, a man disfigured by his own attempt received his face.
Sometimes Uterus Transplants Go Wrong
Doctors are learning what to do if a pregnant woman's body rejects the uterus.
No, Doctors Won't Let You Die Because You're An Organ Donor
And other commonly misunderstood facts about donating your best assets.
Scientists Just Transplanted Small Rat Heads Onto Bigger Rats
Researches successfully avoided brain-damaging blood loss while the donor head was being attached to the recipient rat.