New bio-ink allows for direct 3D printing tissues within the body
Although we're hearing more about the prospect of 3D-printed replacement body parts, those parts need to be implanted via relatively large incisions. That may not always be the case, however, thanks to a new "bio-ink" that could allow parts to be printed within the body. And while bio-inks are Read More...
Handheld device prints skin right onto wounds of burn victims
In search of new ways to treat severe burns that don’t involve skin grafts, scientists at the University of Toronto have been busy developing a handheld device that can print out large sheets of "bio ink" to boost the healing process. A number of options already exist for burn victims, with Read More...