New hope in treating male infertility with 3D bioprinting

A team of scientists are developing 3D bioprinting techniques that could offer hope for males with severe forms of infertility. Researchers from the Vancouver Prostate Center at Vancouver General Hospital (Canada) led by Ryan Flannigan, assistant professor of urology at the University of British Columbia (UBC, Vancouver, Canada), have 3D-printed testicular stem cells with promising results. This may be the first step in helping male patients with various degrees of infertility, specifically those with non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA), which is the most severe form of infertility. Infertility is an incredibly sensitive issue that affects many couples and has far-reaching impacts on individuals’ emotional...