Mechanical engineers have developed injectable hydrogels that can fuse with frequently moving tissues—like those of the heart, muscles and vocal cords—to repair damage and restore function.
Researchers have demonstrated the 3D bioprinting of artificial human skin so lifelike it can quickly fuse with damaged tissue from the surface (epidermis) through the midlevel (dermis) and into the underlying fatty layer (hypodermis).
Research publications by radiologists increased by 167% during the second year of the mentorship program, doctors at West Virginia University reported.