Scientists preparing to test lab-grown penises on humans

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Once the US Food and Drug Administration gives its approval, scientists can begin testing lab-grown penises on human patients within the next 5 years. This will benefit men with congenital abnormalities, massive injuries, penile cancers who have had to use flaps from their forearms or thighs for reconstruction. Some doctors however worry that the penises might not be able to achieve erection.

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