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Artificial body parts - the six million dollar human

Could bionic limbs emerge from science fiction to science fact?

Could bionic limbs emerge from science fiction to science fact? Artificial limbs can often be rejected so scientists are developing replacement body parts to mimic their natural counterparts. The use of artificial body parts is already widespread, including replacement knees, hips, ear parts and even windpipes.

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