Read article: Hydrogel to repair heart proves safe to inject in humans Biofabrication Research update Hydrogel to repair heart proves safe to inject in humans A first-in-human trial demonstrates the safety of an injectable hydrogel that aims to restore cardiac function following a heart attack
Read article: Quick-gelling inks allow high-resolution bioprinting Biofabrication Research update Quick-gelling inks allow high-resolution bioprinting Multi-component tissue scaffolds with fine structural detail are now possible, offering unprecedented control over cellular development
Read article: 3D bioprinting creates collagen to rebuild hearts Biomaterials Research update 3D bioprinting creates collagen to rebuild hearts “FRESH” technique can produce complex anatomical structures as well as functioning tissues
Read article: Towards in vitro blood vessel fabrication Biofabrication Research update Towards in vitro blood vessel fabrication Magnetic stacking of tissue micro-rings enables fabrication of biological tubular microstructures
Read article: Mini neural networks mimic the human cerebrum Materials Research update Mini neural networks mimic the human cerebrum Cerebral organoids cultured in the lab could help advance our understanding of various brain functions as well as the fundamental mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric diseases
Read article: Food dye helps 3D-print vascular networks Biomaterials Research update Food dye helps 3D-print vascular networks New technique overcomes a major obstacle in tissue bioengineering
Read article: Sticky biomaterial could repair corneal injuries in patients Biomaterials Research update Sticky biomaterial could repair corneal injuries in patients Gel-based solution avoids the complications associated with current standard treatments
Read article: Amniotic membrane proves a promising scaffold for cardiac tissue regeneration Biofabrication Research update Amniotic membrane proves a promising scaffold for cardiac tissue regeneration Human amniotic membrane supports the growth of induced pluripotent stem cells and their differentiation to cardiac muscle cells
Read article: Printed scaffolds promote precision spinal cord repair Biofabrication Research update Printed scaffolds promote precision spinal cord repair A 3D printed scaffold can promote nerve regeneration in rats with spinal cord injury
Read article: Tissue repair scaffold allies with immunotherapy Biofabrication Research update Tissue repair scaffold allies with immunotherapy A biologic scaffold inhibits tumour growth and boosts the effectiveness of immunotherapy in mice