The idea of growing tissue in a lab is nothing new, so why not breasts? It’s fun to think about, but there is a serious side to all of this as well. We know that there are benefits for patients suffering from disease and injury, but we have to ask ourselves: What implications could this technology have for elective plastic surgery?

Back in 2006, scientists discovered a clue to growing new breast tissue using mammary stem cells. While this development could lead to drugs that could stop cancer, it could also give plastic surgeons the ability to grow new breast tissue. Today we discovered that Australian scientists are starting trials of a procedure called Neopec that involves implanting a biodegradable, synthetic chamber containing a woman’s fat tissue in the breast. The chamber acts as “scaffolding” for new breast tissue to grow on.

As awesome as all of this sounds, think about the bigger picture here. Today, there can be a stigma associated with excessive physical augmentation. Do you think our views would change if a woman (or a man for that matter) could be “naturally” augmented through cell manipulation? [Telegraph via PopSci and Times Online]

Yes, this ludicrous item consists of a green bra that transforms into a putting green, with the cups turning into holes. Sink a putt and a speaker says “Nice shot!” There’s also a skirt that turns into a flag that says “Be Quiet” on it, for keeping onlookers hushed while you golf next to a naked woman.

What I like about the whole getup is how practical it is. [Pink Tentacle via Tokyo Mango]

While according to studies done on pigs, the entire procedure was safe and caused no internal damage, I somehow wouldn’t trust something as precious as my boobs to the Cup&Up. Line up for other procedures that worked in animals, but please just stick to wrapping bras around your breasts. [Isreal21c via MedGadget]

Based on my non-existent Chinese skills, I managed to understand that this inflatable bra makes boobs big, BIG, BIG. And I guess there are odd sound effects and things looking firmer? Can someone please watch this commercial and translate for me?

I just really need to know whether the voice-over guy or the girl with the measuring tape are included with the purchase or sold separately.

There are dozens and dozens of pictures of tits and arses shamelessly pressed against copy machine glass over at Vice, but I’ve sifted through them to pick out some prime examples of office pornography and the nine corresponding basic lessons about life.

Lesson 1: Carry Anti-Bacterial Wipes

There are a lot of germs around and they tend to build up on frequently used surfaces such as phones, keyboards, and of course, copy machines. Do you really want to carelessly touch that? Besides, those wipes are handy for a quick cleanup.

Lesson 2: Get Strange Skin Issues Checked Out

See that odd little mark on the underboob? It could be a bad copy job, an innocent beauty mark, or a malignant skin condition. Don’t take odd things like that lightly. (Especially if you encounter them a bit further south)

Lesson 3: Remove Your Watch Before Things Get Too Wild

As someone with long hair, I know the pain of getting your head yanked back because a curl got wrapped around a watch. Just take a second and slip off the timepiece, please. (Leave the socks on though, they’re kinda cute.)

Lesson 4: Know Your Size and Wear It

Whether bra or condom, learn what size you need to wear and actually wear it. Your naughty bits will thank you.

Lesson 5: Pack Spare Undies

They barely take up any extra space, but good God are there times you’ll wish you packed another pair of comfy boxers or an extra naughty bit of lace.

Lesson 6: Learn To Appreciate and Criticise Art

Whether you do it by taking an art class, brushing up on photography, or even just taking the occasional moment to enjoy the simple beauty of symmetry in nature, there’s just something about knowing how to properly appreciate and criticise art that’ll better you as a person.

Lesson 7: Lend A Hand To Those In Need

Be it assisting someone in staying on top of a copy machine or curing diseases, I firmly believe that good deeds make the world go ’round. And if nothing else, you’ll at least feel a bit more warm and tingly inside afterward.

Lesson 8: Plausible Deniability Is Your Friend

This gal has lesson eight down pat, I can’t even call her a hussy. She’s so cute and it looks like there weren’t any chairs left at the office party. Could be a complete accident that her skirt got hiked up so high.

Lesson 9: Unless Your Name Is Adam Frucci, Don’t Hump Gadgets

We can disagree about everything else, but I think there’s no argument about the fact that this gentleman is definitely doin’ it wrong and requires lessons which can only be taught by Adam.

Now that you’ve gotten a few lessons from this copy machine mischief, go see the rest of the photos at Vice and get a report of what else you learn on my desk by tomorrow. [Vice — Thanks, Joel!]

Apparently, you wear it while sleeping and it magically moulds your boobs to their round and perky potential. Interesting, but what they really need to make is a man bra that moulds breast fat into something that looks like muscular pecs. [Tokyo Times]

In case the prospect of two “rock hard” breasts pouring ice cold liquor into your mouth isn’t enticing enough, the pitch gets even better: “You can even spice up your Boob Ice Luge by adding LED Pucks…”

Splendid.

In case your inner drunkard is interested in a Boob Luge to call its own, the ice moulds are available now for $US25 a pop, or roughly $US12.50 a boob. [DrinkingStuff via NerdApproved]

The cushion comes with a standard 3.5mm headphone jack for your iPod, and runs off four AA batteries. The material is “velvet-type” and the the nipples cover the speakers.

Best of all – they’re only $8.95 plus shipping. But there’s only 20 hours left, so you better get in quick!

[Catch Of The Day]

$15.17 AUD (plus $7.79 AUD shipping) gets you two battery-powered inserts.

Features from the site:

* Quickly improve, firm and increase your bust.
* Electronic Breast Enhancer Enlargement Massager Vibration.
* Inserts Breast Massager into your bra and gently massage your breasts to against age and gravity to help your breasts healthy.
* Most women wear Electronic Breast Enhancer at home, initially, just a half hour per day and then as required by seeing the results.
* The soft vibration was enjoyable for the women who have trailed the bra insert, which is have a small battery powered device built into it. ( each piece only powered by a AG13 cell )
* Dimensions: 9.3 x 4 x 0.4cm
* Color: picture show
* Weight: 119.9g

[Uxsight via RedFerret]