Human embryonic stem cells can be printed on 3D-printer

3D-printer can already produce not only the technical details or the food, but also human embryonic stem cells, which can then be reprogrammed to any necessary cells of organs and tissues.

Cells are put on each other in layers using two types of materials: various types of cells directly and auxiliary organic substances such as collagen or supporting the hydrogel. This approach helps to strengthen the structure created as long as between the cells do not form a natural relationship.

During the printing process embryonic stem cells specifically placed in two different containers, and then applied to the plate for a pre-arranged pattern layer by layer. "Printed" cells remain fully viable and retain all of the original properties of living cells.

In the future, new technology will be used for the cultivation of high-grade, suitable for transplantation, but in order to grow in such a way of living organ like the liver or the heart, will require a number of additional studies.

via factroom.ru