The idea is to be able to print complex, functional structures inside the body, such as medical devices or repair cells, which can be used for regeneration treatments or to replace damaged tissue. — AFP Relaxnews
For the first time, researchers in the US have succeeded in printing solid hydrogel structures directly inside the human body. This revolutionary new technique paves the way for new applications in medicine, such as the creation of artificial tissue or organs, or the treatment of diseases or injuries, directly inside the body.
This feat was achieved by a team of researchers led by Professor Wei Gao of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). It is a fascinating advance in 3D printing, applied to biological processes through the use of sound waves.
