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What is more, LyGenesis’s method could see as many as 75 patients receive liver cells from a single donated organ, and organs that have been discarded from transplant programs are likely to be suitable for the technique. [The National News]( /curious [Meet The Gift That Keeps On Giving. Shop The Hottest Holiday Deals From Today's Coolest Brands | The Fascination]( [MEET THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING. SHOP THE HOTTEST HOLIDAY DEALS FROM TODAY'S COOLEST BRANDS]( It was inevitable. You knew it was coming. Black Friday deals are here and they are huge. Our friends at The Fascination have curated the best deals from the coolest brands on the internet just for you. Save big on your favorites, avoid shipping delays, and treat yourself to the best deals of the holiday season. 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Rather, it’s the coming together of complementary technologies, including cloud and edge (near the data source) computing, artificial intelligence, blockchain, the internet of things, virtual reality, augmented reality, and digital twins.“ [Financial Times]( /posted [@gaia.azzi on Instagram]( [@gaia.azzi]( /bites - Get real-time alerts on the cheapest travel deals with this handy app and email subscription combo — [Try Dollar Flight Club for 94% off today]( - A simple, customized skincare routine for all starts and ends with Geologie. Save up to 50% on Geologie's line of skincare with code FUTURIST50 — [Get Geologie now]( - Hey, gamers! 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