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Read article: The past, present and future of 3D bioprinting Biofabrication Analysis The past, present and future of 3D bioprinting Experts at Stanford University review the latest progress and emerging applications for bioprinting, and look ahead to future research directions
Read article: Optimizing 3D polymer scaffolds for cartilage repair Biofabrication Interview Optimizing 3D polymer scaffolds for cartilage repair Controlling the weight and structure of 3D printed scaffolds makes it possible to match their mechanical properties to those of human cartilage
Read article: Liver-on-a-chip assesses drug toxicity Biofabrication Interview Liver-on-a-chip assesses drug toxicity A new liver-on-a-chip platform offers an attractive alternative to animal models for testing the effects of drugs on the human body
Read article: Bioink review highlights opportunities for computational tools Biofabrication Analysis Bioink review highlights opportunities for computational tools Modelling framework could help designers to explore new materials combinations for 3D printed tissue scaffolds
Read article: Biopen speeds up stem-cell repair Biofabrication Research update Biopen speeds up stem-cell repair A new device can repair damaged tissue by "drawing" stem cells onto the affected areas
Read article: Kidney chip targets more efficient drug development Biofabrication Research update Kidney chip targets more efficient drug development Microfluidic device helps to bridge the pharmacokinetic gap between animals and humans
Read article: Dual-layer artificial skin may heal burns more effectively Biofabrication Research update Dual-layer artificial skin may heal burns more effectively Artificial skin made from amniotic membrane coated with silk protein could prove optimal for healing burn wounds
Read article: Elastomeric bioink makes 3D printing more flexible Biofabrication Research update Elastomeric bioink makes 3D printing more flexible Careful control of rheology and cross-linking enables rapid fabrication of spatially complex and flexible scaffolds
Read article: 3D printing yields customized spinal implants Biofabrication Analysis 3D printing yields customized spinal implants Researchers use additive manufacturing for the first time for anatomically shaped spinal implants