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Reports on biofabrication
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3D printing creates strong, stretchy hydrogels that stick to tissue
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Read article: Ultrasound-activated sono-inks could print 3D structures inside the human body
Ultrasound-activated sono-inks could print 3D structures inside the human body
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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
Vascular grafts created by weaving threads of amniotic membrane
Researchers fabricate small-diameter vascular grafts by weaving threads of human amniotic membrane into tubes
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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
Cryobioprinting could make off-the-shelf tissue-engineered structures a reality
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Living bioelectronics capture physiological signals and deliver targeted therapy
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MRI technique detects light-emitting molecules deep inside the brain
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