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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

Lab-grown mini-lungs used to test new treatment for rare condition in babies

Amelia Turner was born with the potentially fatal condition (handout/PA) -

The mother of a “cheeky” toddler who was born with a condition which meant her stomach and bowel moved into her chest has welcomed research which could one day offer more successful treatment for children with the same disorder.

Scientists have developed a system to deliver treatment straight to a baby while in their mother’s womb using nanodiamonds.

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