Bioprinting a miniature human heart

Researchers have reported progress towards 3D bioprinting a functional human heart by successfully printing a miniature version. The team hopes that this research brings the field closer to potentially using human-sized 3D bioprinted organs for transplants. Researchers at BIOLIFE4D (IL, USA) have made substantial advances in their goal of 3D bioprinting a full-sized and functional human heart. The team has managed to print a 3D miniature human heart that has the full structure of a life size heart and is partially functional. The team hope that with this new milestone, they are now one step closer to 3D printing a...