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Japan scientists develop micro-fine adhesive sensors

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

Scientists in Japan have developed a sticky sheet of tiny sensors that can be put directly on moving joints, beating hearts or other living tissues.

Organovo and Yale Announce Collaboration on 3D Bioprinting for Organ Transplantion

Posted in Medicine on 5th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

The company would likely be printing partial livers for human implantation within just 4-6 years.

Tiny 3D Printed Livers From Organovo Go On Sale

Posted in Medicine on 19th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

The idea is that companies can use the printed tissue to test whether experimental drugs are safe for human livers.

3D-printed organs are on the way

Posted in Medicine on 5th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

Biotech firm Organovo is set to begin selling 3D-printed liver tissue by the end of the year, part of the growing movement to bring the technology to the medical field.

Which New Technology Will Win the Race to Repair and Replace Our Organs?

Posted in Medicine on 2nd Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

An extraordinary competition is underway, one that could be more impactful to the human species than any other technological rivalry.