Tag: bioprinting

Breakthrough in bioprinting could enable 3D printing of replacement organs

A technique for bioprinting tissues allows scientists to create vascular networks like those used in the body to transport blood, air, and other fluids, in an important step towards the 3D-printing of replacement organs.The post Breakthrough in bioprinting could enable 3D printing of replacement organs appeared first on Digital Trends.

An approach to fighting cancer involves … 3D printing extra tumors?

Most approaches to fighting cancer focus on one thing: Removing the tumors as quickly as possible. A new technique developed by biotech company Cellink instead focuses on 3D printing extra cells.The post An approach to fighting cancer involves … 3D printing extra tumors? appeared first on Digital Trends.

Engineers have found a way to 3D print more realistic bones for medical use

Researchers at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan School of Engineering have developed a new 3D-printable artificial bone design for stronger and more effective bone replacements.The post Engineers have found a way to 3D print more realistic bones for medical use appeared first on Digital Trends.

Scientists figured out how to grow capillaries — 3D-printed tissues are next

Bring on the 3D-printed organs! In a new research project, scientists demonstrated a method for growing functioning capillaries, the tiny vessels responsible for transporting blood around the body.The post Scientists figured out how to grow capillaries — 3D-printed tissues are next appeared first on Digital Trends.

Living cells line this workout shirt to let it breathe better and keep you cool

Engineers in the MIT Media Lab have developed Biologic, the technology behind a breathable workout suit with flaps that ventilate when a wearer sweats thanks to a lining of living microbial cells.The post Living cells line this workout shirt to let it breathe better and keep you cool appeared first on Digital Trends.

Mice with 3D-printed ovaries give birth to healthy offspring

Mice with 3D ovaries have birthed healthy mouse pups. After having the bioprosthetic ovaries implanted, the previously infertile mothers saw an increase in hormone levels and began to ovulate.The post Mice with 3D-printed ovaries give birth to healthy offspring appeared first on Digital Trends.

Binghampton University students work on 3D bioprinting artificial pancreas

Biomedical engineers at Binghampton University are working to create a 3D bioprinted artificial pancreas, using human stem cells. The results could transform life for people suffering from type 1 diabetes.The post Binghampton University students work on 3D bioprinting artificial pancreas appeared first on Digital Trends.

Binghampton University students work on 3D bioprinting artificial pancreas

Biomedical engineers at Binghampton University are working to create a 3D bioprinted artificial pancreas, using human stem cells. The results could transform life for people suffering from type 1 diabetes.The post Binghampton University students work on 3D bioprinting artificial pancreas appeared first on Digital Trends.

A 3D-printed patch could help you recover from a heart attack

Scientists have dreamed of easily patching up heart tissue in the wake of heart attacks, but there are always gotchas:

Robots could wear flesh to help form transplants

Right now, you have to grow human transplants in a stationary environment. That's more than a little dangerous when

Cotton candy and jello could be secret ingredient for growing new organs

Researchers from Vanderbilt University are using cotton candy spinners and jello to grow artificial blood vessels 10 times thinner than a human hair. Just check the ingredients next time you're at the fair!The post Cotton candy and jello could be secret ingredient for growing new organs appeared first on Digital Trends.