Research Resources
1. http://3dprint.com/58602/3d-printed-heart-organoid/
A video showing researchers creating a beating, 3D printed heart organoid.
2. http://health.howstuffworks.com/medicine/modern-technology/3-d-bioprinting.htm
An article detailing how 3D bioprinting works from its history, to printer components, the printing process, and its uses.
3. http://3dprinting.com/bio-printing/3d-printed-dura-mater-is-used-in-brain-surgery/
An article detailing how 3D printed Dura mater has been used in brain surgery, allowing surgeons to implement a new method to recover the part of the brain that has undergone a surgical procedure.
An article describing the first ever “bioink” used in the production of human cartilage. The ink has optimal biocompatibility and printing fidelity allowing the printing of complex structures with ease.
5. http://3dprinting.com/news/interweaving-tissue-with-electronics-using-3d-printing-technology/
An article detailing how a research team succeeded in interweaving tissue with electronics using 3D printing technology. The technique allowed the researchers to combine antenna electronics with tissue within a human ear.
A website for an early-stage medical laboratory and research company which designs and develops functional, 3D human tissue for medical research and therapeutic applications.
7. http://www.nature.com/news/the-printed-organs-coming-to-a-body-near-you-1.17320
An article from the international weekly journal of science detailing how 3D printers are churning out made-to-order bones and rudimentary organs.