3D printers may one day become a permanent fixture of the operating theatre after UNSW scientists showed they could print bone-like structures containing living cells
Scientists use a novel ink to 3D print ‘bone’ with living cells
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Nanodroplets sound like a great way to break up blood clots
Researchers have shown that a combination of engineered nanodroplets and an ultrasound ‘drill’ can break up particularly tough blood clots
Biodegradable iron has the strength to fix bone
Porous iron has great potential as a scaffold for bone repair
Breakthrough for tomorrow’s dentistry
New knowledge on the cellular makeup and growth of teeth can expedite developments in regenerative dentistry as well as the treatment of tooth sensitivity
Cartilage matrix as natural biomaterial for cartilage regeneration
Working group develops strategies for regeneration and has found that natural cartilage matrix is suitable as a biomaterial for improved cartilage regeneration
Nanoparticles can turn off genes in bone marrow cells
Using these new particles, researchers could develop treatments for heart disease and other conditions
Colorful gel gets its smarts from octopuses
Inspired by the color-changing skin of octopuses, engineers have created a 3D-printed smart gel that can change shape and color when exposed to light
To make mini-organs grow faster, give them a squeeze
Study finds that compressing cells, and crowding their contents, can coax them to grow and divide
3D printing helps improve biocompatibility of metallic implants
Biomedical metallic implants improved with 3D printing