Nanoengineers 3-D print biomimetic blood vessel networks

Nanoengineers 3-D print biomimetic blood vessel networks 03/08/2017 07:00 AM EST Nanoengineers at the University of California, San Diego, have 3-D printed a lifelike, functional blood vessel network that could pave the way toward artificial organs and regenerative therapies. The new research addresses one of the biggest challenges in tissue engineering: creating lifelike tissues and organs with functioning vasculature--networks of blood vessels that can transport blood, nutrients, waste and other biological materials--and do so safely when implanted inside the body. Full story at http://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/news/news_releases/release.sfe?id=2142 Source University of California, San Diego This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111