3D printing in the life sciences: Difference between revisions
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== 3D printing cells == | == 3D printing cells == | ||
2002 artificial kidney | |||
: It is occasionally claimed (for example in the timeline above) that a working kidney was 3D printed in 2002. Cells were indeed 3D printed but the organ was not functional since it lacked working blood supply and urine drainage. | |||
== 3D printing models of biomolecules == | == 3D printing models of biomolecules == | ||
Revision as of 07:14, 15 April 2016
With technical improvements and increased affordability, 3D printing is fast gaining importance in the life science. For a graphical overview of the history of 3D printing see the timeline.
3D printing molecules
3D printing cells
2002 artificial kidney
- It is occasionally claimed (for example in the timeline above) that a working kidney was 3D printed in 2002. Cells were indeed 3D printed but the organ was not functional since it lacked working blood supply and urine drainage.
