Gabriel Villar’s 3D Printer That Creates Synthetic Human Tissue

Fri 5 April 2013 Medical
Gabriel Villar’s 3D Printer That Creates Synthetic Human Tissue

Gabriel Villar from the University of Oxford has created a 3D printer that can print watery droplets that are similar to living human cells. Each of your cells, whether it’s a neuron or muscle cell, is basically a ball of...

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Emma’s 3D printed ‘Magic Arms’ able her to hug and play

Tue 7 August 2012 Medical
Emma’s 3D printed ‘Magic Arms’ able her to hug and play

Megan Lavelle’s youngest daughter Emma was born with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC). This is a non-progressive condition that causes stiff joints and very underdeveloped muscles. When she was born, Emma couldn’t even move her thumb. Doctors immediately performed surgery and...

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3D printing could lead to do-it-yourself drugstore

Mon 16 April 2012 Medical
3D printing could lead to do-it-yourself drugstore

Professor Lee Cronin, lead researcher at the University of Glasgow, believes his research could lead to the development of home chemical fabricators which consumers could use to design and create medicine at home. As he said: “3D printers are becoming increasingly...

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3D printing in your face!

Fri 13 January 2012 Medical, Products
3D printing in your face!

Belgium professor Blondeel, who works at the University Hospital of Ghent, and his team of plastic surgeons have successfully executed Belgium’s first full face transplant. What makes this transplant so special is that this was the first time that the...

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