Laser Printed Blood Vessels
September 8, 2020 | Terry Sharrer
Imagine a 3D filigree submerges in a mixture of cells and hydrogel. The filigree is made of sugars, which, after the hydrogel hardens, dissolve, leaving channels for oxygen and nutrients to reach the cells. The filigree is constructed using laser sintering rather than 3D extrusion printing. That’s the offering of this piece from bioengineers at Rice University for organ regeneration. MORE
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