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Read article: Ultrasound-activated sono-inks could print 3D structures inside the human body
Ultrasound-activated sono-inks could print 3D structures inside the human body
A novel technique that uses ultrasound to create objects from sonically cured inks could enable 3D printing at deep penetration depths, potentially including inside the body
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Paintable bioactive ink heals wounds of any shape or size
A wound-healing ink that can be 3D printed directly into injuries aims to accelerate the body’s natural healing process
Read article: Vascular grafts created by weaving threads of amniotic membrane
Vascular grafts created by weaving threads of amniotic membrane
Researchers fabricate small-diameter vascular grafts by weaving threads of human amniotic membrane into tubes
Read article: Engineered spinal cord implants restore movement to paralysed mice
Engineered spinal cord implants restore movement to paralysed mice
Functional human spinal cord implants produced from belly fat could help those with spinal injuries walk again
Read article: Cryobioprinting could make off-the-shelf tissue-engineered structures a reality
Cryobioprinting could make off-the-shelf tissue-engineered structures a reality
Cryogenic 3D bioprinting of artificial muscle fibres reaches sub-zero temperatures
Read article: In vitro platform enables realistic studies of neurological disorders
In vitro platform enables realistic studies of neurological disorders
A neuro-microphysiological system explores electrical activity in 3D neuronal networks
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Next-generation quantum sensors detect human biomagnetism
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Implantable and biocompatible battery powered by the body’s own oxygen
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Dark-field X-ray imaging reveals potential of nanoparticle-delivered gene therapy
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Single-cell nanobiopsy explores how brain cancer cells adapt to resist treatment
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How the global gaming community is helping to solve biomedical challenges
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Shrimp-inspired nanoclusters enable multifunctional artificial vision systems
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Bacterial nanowires make an electrical grid in the soil
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When it comes to fish dynamics, three’s a school
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Functional ultrasound imaging provides real-time feedback during spinal surgery
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Mapping brain circuits reveals potential treatment targets for brain disorders
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Magnetic microbots show promise for treating aneurysms and brain tumours
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