Thursday, April 07, 2005

Print me a new finger!

Really fascinating piece on MedGadget today about a new process of bioengineering human tissues for transplantation using something similar to an inkjet printer.

By manufacturing human skin cells using a printer similar to an inkjet, scientists have taken a significant first step toward generating new skin. The process, which could revolutionize the treatment of major skin wounds, could be ready for clinical trials in five years.

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