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Sticky cells are the key to printing 3D organs

. It’s been about 50 years since Philip K. Dick, one of the greatest science fiction authors, introduced the idea of artificial organs replacing failing or diseased organs. In his novel, Ubik, the author writes: “[Glen] Runciter’s body contained a dozen...

Right Turn: 3D prosthetics provide a helping hand

. Anthony Atala MD, of Wake Forest University, is a pioneer in the field of regenerative medicine and recognized for his trailblazing and visionary work in tissue engineering and building printable organs. Signals has somehow missed out on featuring his work, despite...

‘Smart bandage’ for timely detection of bedsores

. Some of my fond memories of childhood are from the times that my great grandma and grandpa visited us. They told us sweet stories and shared memories of much simpler times. But they had worries too. I vividly remember that one of my great grandmother’s main fears...

What drives research in the field of biomaterials? Second in series

. An interview with Professor John E. Davies, University of Toronto. By Hamideh Emrani The second post, in my interview series with biomaterials experts, is with my Master’s supervisor, Professor John (JED) Davies. He is an internationally recognized leader in bone...