Tiny, 3D bioprinted scaffolds to regenerate damaged peripheral nerves

Tiny, 3D bioprinted scaffolds to regenerate damaged peripheral nerves

“Scientists at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada have developed tiny 3D printed scaffolds that can guide the regrowth of nerve cells, possibly restoring the sense of touch and movement control in patients with damaged peripheral nervous system.

The peripheral nerves, which are the links between our brain and spinal cord and the rest of our body, are fragile and easily damaged. It can be damaged by toxins, poor diet, trauma, or diseases such as diabetes, which affects about 422 million people worldwide…”

http://www.3ders.org/articles/20180730-tiny-3d-bioprinted-scaffolds-to-regenerate-damaged-peripheral-nerves.html

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