Read article: 3D printing creates strong, stretchy hydrogels that stick to tissue Biofabrication Research update 3D printing creates strong, stretchy hydrogels that stick to tissue A new 3D printing method fabricates entangled hydrogels for medical applications
Read article: Ultrasound-activated sono-inks could print 3D structures inside the human body Biofabrication Research update Ultrasound-activated sono-inks could print 3D structures inside the human body A novel technique that uses ultrasound to create objects from sonically cured inks could enable 3D printing at deep penetration depths, potentially including inside the body
Read article: Paintable bioactive ink heals wounds of any shape or size Biofabrication Research update Paintable bioactive ink heals wounds of any shape or size A wound-healing ink that can be 3D printed directly into injuries aims to accelerate the body’s natural healing process
Read article: Vascular grafts created by weaving threads of amniotic membrane Biofabrication Research update Vascular grafts created by weaving threads of amniotic membrane Researchers fabricate small-diameter vascular grafts by weaving threads of human amniotic membrane into tubes
Read article: Engineered spinal cord implants restore movement to paralysed mice Biofabrication Research update Engineered spinal cord implants restore movement to paralysed mice Functional human spinal cord implants produced from belly fat could help those with spinal injuries walk again
Read article: Cryobioprinting could make off-the-shelf tissue-engineered structures a reality Biofabrication Research update Cryobioprinting could make off-the-shelf tissue-engineered structures a reality Cryogenic 3D bioprinting of artificial muscle fibres reaches sub-zero temperatures
Read article: In vitro platform enables realistic studies of neurological disorders Biofabrication Research update In vitro platform enables realistic studies of neurological disorders A neuro-microphysiological system explores electrical activity in 3D neuronal networks
Read article: Biomaterial gives voice to vocal cord repair Biofabrication Research update Biomaterial gives voice to vocal cord repair A cell-compatible, injectable hydrogel is tough enough to withstand the vibrations of the vocal cords
Read article: Researchers use 3D printing to grow full-thickness skin in the lab Biofabrication Research update Researchers use 3D printing to grow full-thickness skin in the lab A team at the University of Wollongong is developing a 3D printing platform to engineer functional, full-thickness skin tissue
Read article: Shape memory scaffolds support soft-tissue healing Biofabrication Research update Shape memory scaffolds support soft-tissue healing A new class of void-filling materials combines printability, shape memory and biocompatibility to encourage soft-tissue regeneration