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First Commercial 3-D Bioprinter Fabricates Organs To Order

Submitted by KylieAllan on Thu, 2010/11/18 - 3:11pm

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"An engineering firm has developed a 3D bio-printer that could one day be used to create organs on demand for organ replacement surgery. The device is already capable of growing arteries and its creators say that arteries "printed" by the device could be used in heart bypass surgery in as little as five years. Meanwhile, more complex organs such as hearts, and teeth and bone should be possible within ten years."

http://www.gizmag.com/3d-bio-printer/13609/

It sounds like organs as complex as a breast implant might be possible in 10 years. A manufactured organic womb for infertile women. Many possibilities for stories including new unique designs.

-Kylie


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