Taneka Jones: Como imprimir tecidos humanos en 3D

Como imprimir tecidos humanos en 3D

Na actualidade hai centos de miles de persoas nas listas de transplante, esperando por órganos vitais como riles, corazóns e fígados que poderían salvarlles a vida. Por desgraza, non hai suficientes doantes de órganos dispoñibles para cubrir esta demanda. E se, en vez de esperar, puidésemos crear órganos novos e personalizados desde cero?
Taneka Jones explora a bioimpresión, unha nova rama da medicina rexenerativa.
[Dirección: Hype CG; narración: Addison Anderson]

Bioprinting uses living cells and hydrogels as 'bioink' to print tissues and organs, potentially transforming organ transplantation. While hundreds of thousands wait for donor organs, scientists can already print simple body parts like blood vessels, menisci, and even bladders. Complex organs remain a challenge, as researchers work to replicate intricate structures and supply nutrients to every cell. The technology opens the door to personalized medicine and the possibility of enhancing human abilities.

Bioprinting Promises Custom Organs Beyond Human Limits

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