A new bio-ink for 3-D printing with stem cells

The new stem cell-containing bio ink allows 3D printing of living tissue, known as bio-printing. The new bio-ink contains two different polymer components: a natural polymer extracted from seaweed, and a sacrificial synthetic polymer used in the medical industry, and both had a role to play.

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June 23, 2016 | Categories: Biology, Technology | Tags: bio 3d printing, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, cell biology, medicine, science | Leave a comment