Courtesy of Nano3D Biosciences
Another look into the future of health and medical technology…
So you’ve read about organs being manufactured, made to order. Well one major problem is that the 3d structure of the organ is almost as important as the tissue itself. In the past, these 3d structures have been made using biodegradable scaffolding. Now, researchers at Rice University in Houston are floating these cells in mid air using magnets.
The cells are injected with a nanogel (another one) containing magnetic properties which allow the cultures to be suspended while being grown. This type of growth tends to be more natural and a higher quality product is produced. [Technology Review]
