3D Bioprinting

3D Printed Organs: Will Humanity Achieve ‘Organ Freedom’ in the Future?

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3D Printed Organs: Will Humanity Achieve 'Organ Freedom' in the Future?

In real life, organ transplantation is undoubtedly a great medical achievement that has brought hope to countless patients. However, as medical technology continues to develop, the challenges faced by organ transplantation have become increasingly prominent. Issues such as donor shortages, substandard organ quality, and post-operative rejection reactions have severely restricted the development of this technology. … Read more

Customized Bioink 3D Prints Human Islets, Bringing New Hope for Type 1 Diabetes Treatment

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Customized Bioink 3D Prints Human Islets, Bringing New Hope for Type 1 Diabetes Treatment

An international research team has made a significant breakthrough in the field of bioprinting: they have utilized a novel bioink to 3D print functional human islets, demonstrating enormous clinical application potential and bringing new hope for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes. This achievement was first presented at the 2025 European Society of Organ Transplantation … Read more

Innovative Solutions for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration: Breakthroughs in 3D Bioprinting by a South Korean Team

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Innovative Solutions for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration: Breakthroughs in 3D Bioprinting by a South Korean Team

Abstract: This article focuses on intervertebral disc degeneration, proposing the use of 3D bioprinting technology to construct biomimetic scaffolds due to the limitations of traditional treatment methods in restoring function. It first outlines the applications of this technology in tissue engineering, such as stereolithography and extrusion printing, then analyzes the properties of biomaterials like GelMA, … Read more

3D Printing of Islets: Can Printed Islets Treat Diabetes? Research Shows That Constructing Islet-Specific Microenvironments Through Bioprinting Technology Can Enhance Insulin Secretion!

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3D Printing of Islets: Can Printed Islets Treat Diabetes? Research Shows That Constructing Islet-Specific Microenvironments Through Bioprinting Technology Can Enhance Insulin Secretion!

Is there a 60W rule for doctors? What common traits do successful doctors share? When did the gap between you and your colleagues start to widen? Follow “Research Career Insights” for daily tips on survival skills in the medical profession! Follow now to receive limited-time free resources onmedical research pathways! In an article published in … Read more

Scientists Successfully 3D Print Vascular Networks for Artificial Organs: Plans to 3D Print Organs in Pigs Within 5 Years

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Scientists Successfully 3D Print Vascular Networks for Artificial Organs: Plans to 3D Print Organs in Pigs Within 5 Years

In the ongoing exploration of alternatives to organ transplantation in the medical field, on June 23, 2025, a research team led by Professor Alison Marsden at Stanford University announced findings that mark a new stage in3D bioprinting technology. This groundbreaking technology, through a dual approach of algorithmic revolution and material innovation, successfully constructs artificial vascular … Read more

When Stem Cells Meet 3D Printing! Biofabrication: Microfluidic Bioprinting Technology Successfully ‘Prints’ Functional Kidney Organoids Responsive to Drugs

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When Stem Cells Meet 3D Printing! Biofabrication: Microfluidic Bioprinting Technology Successfully 'Prints' Functional Kidney Organoids Responsive to Drugs

Globally, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is becoming an increasingly severe health threat—statistics show that it affects about 10% of the population and ranks among the top ten causes of death in low- and middle-income countries. When the condition progresses to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), patients often rely on dialysis or kidney transplantation to sustain life, … Read more

3D Bioprinting | Gelation in Less Than 1 Second, Featured in Nature Materials!

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3D Bioprinting | Gelation in Less Than 1 Second, Featured in Nature Materials!

Recently, Stony Brook University and the research group led by Michael Mak proposed a new method called “Tunable Rapid Assembly Collagen Elements (TRACE)”, which achieves instant assembly of unmodified collagen through the macromolecular crowding (MMC) effect. This technology represents a significant breakthrough in the fields of tissue engineering and bioprinting, with potential wide applications in … Read more

Ultrasound 3D Printing Enables Non-Invasive Surgery! Research Shows: Ultrasound-Guided In Vivo Acoustic Printing Technology Achieves High-Resolution Biological Structure Printing!

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Ultrasound 3D Printing Enables Non-Invasive Surgery! Research Shows: Ultrasound-Guided In Vivo Acoustic Printing Technology Achieves High-Resolution Biological Structure Printing!

In an article published in the journal Science, a research team from the United States developed a platform called Imaging-Guided In Vivo Acoustic Printing (DISP). This technology aims to overcome the limitations of traditional 3D printing in medical applications, particularly the need for invasive surgery. DISP achieves precise and rapid crosslinking of biomaterials in deep … Read more

Can 3D Printing Cure Paralysis? A Two-Year Wait Finally Unleashed

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Can 3D Printing Cure Paralysis? A Two-Year Wait Finally Unleashed

What can 3D printing do? Can it print a living heart? What can 3D printing do? Can it print a living heart? Can it replicate the human body one-to-one? Or is it just a gimmick? NO! NO! NO! All of the above are incorrect! Today, we have invited a scientific expert along with his startup … Read more