Artificial organs are aiding the world of medicine in another way: organ simulations
Bioprinted tubules simulate kidney functions & diseases
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Biofabrication
Bioink for multi-layered skin printing launched
The layers of the prints include and encapsulate keratinocyte, fibroblast, and melanocyte cells
3D printed implants show promise for treating spinal cord injury
Three-dimensional printed implants could one day help restore neural connections and lost motor function in patients with spinal cord injury
Biofabricating functional osteochondral tissue
A “bottom-up” biofabrication strategy leveraging cells’ ability to self-assemble post-3D bioprinting
Spider silk, bone and wood inspire 3D printed polymers
New liquid-crystal structures boast mechanical properties that rival the best lightweight composite materials around today
A new 3-D printed “sponge” sops up excess chemo drugs
The device prevented a liver cancer drug from spreading through pigs’ bodies, curbing toxicity
3D printed implant promotes neural growth to treat spinal cord injury
Researchers have developed a novel 3D printed scaffolding that mimics natural anatomy and boost stem cell treatment for spinal cord repair
3D printing and genetic engineering bring biofilms to life
Researchers produce self-regenerating living hydrogels with customizable properties
Life-like airway can be printed on a chip
New device contains a network of blood vessels connecting with epithelial cells and could be used as a model to study respiratory diseases like asthma