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January 20, 2005

Print up a new face?

posted by hdittmer at 7:58 AM

Researchers at the University of Manchester have developed a new procedure to greatly improve reconstructive surgery results. The procedure involves using ink jet printer technology to place human cells in a configuration matching the tissue being replaced. The provides much greater control over the shape and nature of tissue being grown for skin grafts. This is also believed to offer future potential for growing catilage or bone grafts. For more information check out the article on the Science Blog (http://www.scienceblog.com/cms/node/6735).