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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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MYSTERIOUS: Sweden trial starts in stem cell windpipe transplants case - You Need To See This

Christine Olsson

An Italian surgeon who made headlines in 2011 for carrying out the world’s first stem-cell windpipe transplants at Sweden's leading hospital went on trial Wednesday accused of aggravated assault against three of his patients.

Stem-cell scientist Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, who was once considered a leading figure in regenerative medicine, is credited with creating the world’s first windpipe partially made from a patient’s own stem cells.

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