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Scientists Graft Human Ear Onto Foot (futurism.com)

submitted 1 week ago by heyWhatsay@slrpnk.net to c/nottheonion@lemmy.world

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[–] ToastedRavioli@midwest.social 23 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

For…. Science?

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The damage to her scalp and vascular network was so severe that restoring the ear at the time was impossible, so the procedure was performed to save the patient’s aural orifice so it could be reattached to her head later.

Okay, but its going to be really hard to find socks in the meantime. Also, dont the hairs that allow you to hear not grow back? I assume the ear will never be useable again. Although I guess the aesthetic appeal is still there

[–] thomasloven@lemmy.world 28 points 1 week ago

The hearing happens way further into the head. The outer ear just helps with sound localization.