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niques to repair joint cartilage, or even replace whole joints, and to
correct various defects of bone growth. In the further future, we may be
able to extend regeneration as needed to nearly all human tissues. For
the first time a physician can now direct nature, albeit in a small way,
rather than play her helpless servant. We must use this power wisely.
We're tapping into the most potent force in all of biology. If we're
irresponsible about it, we risk another electrical letdown that could put
off medicine's glorious future for many years.