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Scientists and rabbits raise hopes for erectile sufferers

An unusual organ implant grown in a laboratory and tested on highly-sexed male rabbits could bring new hope to thousands of men.

Scientists in the US completely rebuilt the “stiffening” elements of the penis from donor cells – and showed that they worked.

Rabbits given the implants attempted to mate within one minute of being introduced to a female partner and 83% succeeded.