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Scientists Graft Human Ear Onto Foot (futurism.com)
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[–] 16 points 10 months ago (3 children)

exactly my thought. You have no choice, an ear is going to be grafted to somewhere on your body. Why NOT choose the center of your forehead? especially if it's temporary.

unless the damage was so severe the foot was the best spot :(

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  • [–] 16 points 10 months ago

    You are right regarding the first reason for the placement:

    Per SCMP, Qiu said they chose the foot because the arteries and veins there are compatible with those found in the ear. The foot’s skin and soft tissue are also similarly thin to the head’s.

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