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Researchers at the University of Southern California recently used high-resolution CT scanners and medical-grade 3-D printers ...

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Daniel Liberto is a journalist with over 10 years of experience working with publications such as the Financial Times, The Independent, and Investors Chronicle. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state ...