regenerative medicine

Technology | Swedish Team Creates Functional Vascular Artificial Skin Using 3D Printing Technology

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Technology | Swedish Team Creates Functional Vascular Artificial Skin Using 3D Printing Technology

According to a recent report by Techspot, Swedish scientists are pushing regenerative medicine towards a new breakthrough, with future doctors expected to be able to reconstruct living skin with blood vessels. Two research teams from Linköping University in Sweden have developed two bioprinting technologies based on years of tissue engineering research, bringing medicine closer to … Read more

Disc Regenerative Treatment (DRT): A New Approach to Intervertebral Disc Regeneration

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Disc Regenerative Treatment (DRT): A New Approach to Intervertebral Disc Regeneration

1. Background of Treatment Degenerative diseases of the lumbar intervertebral disc (such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar spinal stenosis, and disc degeneration) are the main causes of chronic low back pain and lower limb neurological symptoms. Traditional treatment strategies mainly include: • Conservative treatment: medications, physical therapy, rehabilitation training, which often only relieve symptoms and … Read more

Breakthrough in Spinal Cord Repair Using 3D Printing Restores Walking Ability in Rats

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Breakthrough in Spinal Cord Repair Using 3D Printing Restores Walking Ability in Rats

Click the blue text Follow us A research team from the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities has demonstrated a groundbreaking method for repairing spinal cord injuries that integrates 3D printing, stem cell biology, and lab-grown tissues. This research was recently published in the journal “Advanced Healthcare Materials”. According to statistics, there are over 300,000 spinal … Read more

3D Printed Spinal Organoid Scaffolds Create Miracles! Recovery of Walking After 12 Weeks of Spinal Cord Injury, Doubling the Efficiency of Neural Signal Transmission

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3D Printed Spinal Organoid Scaffolds Create Miracles! Recovery of Walking After 12 Weeks of Spinal Cord Injury, Doubling the Efficiency of Neural Signal Transmission

Recently, a study published in the prestigious international journal Advanced Healthcare Materials has brought groundbreaking progress in the treatment of spinal cord injury (SCI). This research was conducted by a team from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Neurosurgery, and Stem Cell Research Institute at the University of Minnesota, focusing on the development of a 3D … Read more

Breakthrough in 3D Printing Technology for Spinal Cord Repair Allows Mice to Walk Again

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Breakthrough in 3D Printing Technology for Spinal Cord Repair Allows Mice to Walk Again

Abstract: Scientists have pioneered a new method to aid in the repair of spinal cord injuries by combining 3D printing, stem cell technology, and lab-cultured tissues. The method involves creating a unique 3D printed framework for lab-cultured organs, known as organoid scaffolds, which feature microscopic channels. Image source: McAlpine Research Group, University of Minnesota. The … Read more

CRISPRa Enhances Neuron Reprogramming Speed and Efficiency

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CRISPRa Enhances Neuron Reprogramming Speed and Efficiency

Written by | Qi Edited by | Yan Utilizing neuronal regeneration to treat neurodegenerative diseases remains a key challenge in the field of regenerative medicine. The direct conversion of local glial cells into neurons has become a viable alternative to replace functional neurons【1,2】. Considering that the increase in reactive oxygen species generation significantly hinders the … Read more

3D Printing and Stem Cells Enable Complete Spinal Cord Injury Recovery in Rats

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3D Printing and Stem Cells Enable Complete Spinal Cord Injury Recovery in Rats

Compiled by: Wang Tiyao According to data from the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center in the United States, over 300,000 people suffer from spinal cord injuries, and currently, paralysis caused by these injuries cannot be reversed. A major challenge lies in the death of nerve cells and the inability of nerve fibers to regenerate … Read more

Hubei Jimei: AI and Robotics Soar Together, Navigating the New Blue Ocean of the Health Industry

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Hubei Jimei: AI and Robotics Soar Together, Navigating the New Blue Ocean of the Health Industry

In the wave of explosive growth in the global artificial intelligence and robotics industry by 2025, Hubei Jimei Biotechnology Development Co., Ltd. is breaking the shackles of the traditional health industry with its innovative triangular strategy of “AI + Robotics + Big Health,” leading the way in achieving a full-chain intelligent leap from product research … Read more

World’s First! Successful 3D Printing of ‘Living Islets’ Offers Hope for Needle-Free Diabetes Treatment

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World's First! Successful 3D Printing of 'Living Islets' Offers Hope for Needle-Free Diabetes Treatment

At three o’clock in the morning, 26-year-old Xiao Li was once again awakened by the alarm of high blood sugar. She groped for the insulin pen on her bedside table—this was already her 3285th injection since being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. “Mom, why do I have to get shots every day?” asked her five-year-old … Read more

3D-Printed Scaffolds Promote Enhanced Spinal Organoid Formation for Use in Spinal Cord Injury

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3D-Printed Scaffolds Promote Enhanced Spinal Organoid Formation for Use in Spinal Cord Injury

In July 2025, Professor Ann M Parr’s team at the University of Minnesota published a high-level research paper titled: 3D-Printed Scaffolds Promote Enhanced Spinal Organoid Formation for Use in Spinal Cord Injury in the journal Advanced Healthcare Materials (IF: 9.6). Abstract Transplantation of region-specific spinal neural progenitor cells (sNPCs) has shown promise in restoring function … Read more