Process enables 3D printing of biological tissues without scaffolds using “ink” made up of only stem cells
3D printed tissues and organs without the scaffolding
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Entropy plays an important role in how living cells form tissues
Experiments and simulations could provide insights into how cancer progresses
New paradigm of cell transplantation with scaffold microrobots
Team developed a microrobot that can precisely transplant stem cells in various in vivo and vitro environments
Reduced adhesion between tissues could create microscopic tumours
Mechanics study boosts our understanding of tumour evolution
Engineered knee cartilage goes anisotropic
New material is first to mimic the two-layered characteristics of native tissue
Mini neural networks mimic the human cerebrum
Cerebral organoids cultured in the lab could help advance our understanding of various brain functions as well as the fundamental mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric diseases
Enhanced human Blood-Brain Barrier Chip performs in vivo-like
Microfluidic Organ Chip model of human blood-brain barrier that recapitulates in vivo barrier functions offers new preclinical tool for development of brain-targeting therapeutics
New way to “freeze” cells may transform the common cell-freezing practice
A freezing method to keep cells alive without a cryoprotectant agent
Prince Charming’s kiss unlocking brain’s regenerative potential?
University identifies ‘wake-up’ signal for deep-sleeping neural stem cells