Brazilian scientists 3D bioprint functional mini-livers – 3D Printing Industry
Scientists from the Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center (HUG-CELL) University of São Paulo (USP), have utilized 3D bioprinting to develop functional hepatic organoids, otherwise known as mini-livers. Made from human blood cells, the mini-livers replicate normal functions such as producing vital proteins, storing vitamins, and secreting bile. Though still leagues away from a …