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| Muscle (green) and nerve (red) cells suspended in the bio-ink |
For some time scientists have been experimenting with the potential of
using inkjet print heads to print 3D structures of living human tissue, but
designing the ‘ink’ capable of carrying cells has been a challenge
A team of scientists led by ARC Centre of Excellence for
Electromaterials Science (ACES) have developed a new bio-ink capable of
carrying these cells through the printer which improves the viability and
allows better control of cell position through the printing process.
"These advances in biofabrication provide a platform to address
diseases previously thought 'unstumpable'—soon we can watch them walk the
walk," Professor Wallace of ACES said.
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