Developing lab-grown human cartilage using apples
A research lab at the University of Caen Normandy (France) has succeeded in making cartilage using decellularized apples.
Feb 18, 2026
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Investigative Techniques: News and Research on Tissue Engineering
MeSH tree: E05.481.500.617.001
Unlocking the skin's natural healing power for regenerative medicine
Our skin protects us from everyday mechanical stresses, like friction, cuts, and impacts. A key part of this function—standing as a bulwark against the outside world—is the skin's amazing ability to regenerate and heal. ...
Oct 13, 2025
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3D-printed device enables precise modeling of complex human tissues in the lab
A new, easily adopted, 3D-printed device will enable scientists to create models of human tissue with even greater control and complexity. An interdisciplinary group of researchers at the University of Washington and UW Medicine ...
May 24, 2025
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Lab-grown meat: You may find it icky, but it could drive forward medical research
Lab-grown meat causes heated debates. Proponents see benefits for the climate and animal welfare. Opponents worry about a Frankenstein food they regard as risky and unnatural. Whatever your opinion, the technology underpinning ...
Apr 11, 2025
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DNA-based bioink technology enables precise 3D-printing of blood vessels
Researchers at the University of Twente, Netherlands, have made an advancement in bioprinting technology that could transform how we create vascularized tissues. Their innovative bioink, recently featured in Advanced Healthcare ...
Nov 27, 2024
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Pathway to better health care—how biomanufacturing and biofabrication are leading the way in the UK and Ireland
We are in the midst of Industry 4.0, where technological convergence, including AI, robotics, and the Internet of Things, has significantly enhanced production efficiency. However, Industry 4.0 is a machine-centered revolution ...
Nov 7, 2024
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Clinical trial: First cardiac bioimplants for treatment of myocardial infarction using umbilical cord stem cells
The results of a pioneering study support the safety of the bioimplants called PeriCord, made from stem cells of the umbilical cord and pericardium from a tissue donor, which aid in the regeneration and revascularization ...
Apr 5, 2024
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Researchers produce grafts that replicate the human ear
Using state-of-the-art tissue engineering techniques and a 3D printer, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell Engineering have assembled a replica of an adult human ear that looks and feels natural. The study, ...
Mar 30, 2024
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Multiple biomaterials for immediate implant placement tissue repair: Current status and future perspectives
A study published in the journal MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications, led by Dr. Xiaojing Wang from the Department of Oral Implantology at The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, focuses on addressing tooth loss, ...
Mar 29, 2024
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Special gel could help in surgery after pelvic organ prolapse
Of women who have had surgery for pelvic organ prolapse, 20% require surgery again. This is usually due to suboptimal wound healing after surgery. The synthetic PIC gel (discovered at Radboud University) might help improve ...
Feb 22, 2024
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