Scientists create 'vagina on a chip' for research

Dec 17 2022 by Mashable

 

Scientists at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University have created a "vagina on a chip" to further research the vaginal microbiome, diseases, and potential drugs.

The vaginal microbiome is a complex bacterial ecosystem that's unique to everyone, board-certified OB/GYN Monte Swarup, MD previously told Mashable. Changes in the microbiome can occur due to age or hormone fluctuations, and sometimes those changes can result in infections. A couple of common issues that can occur are bacterial...

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