3D Bioprinting
Research- 3D Bioprinting Technology
Sayda Perez
ITT- Technical Institute
Author Note
Sayda Perez, Strategies for the Technical Professional, ITT- Technical Institute
Correspondence concerning this research paper should be addressed to Sayda Perez, Department of MAA, ITT- Technical Institute, Lake Mary Campus
Email: SPerez160@email.itt-tech.edu
Introduction
In today’s world, technology plays an important role in every industry as well in our personal lives. Out of all the industries, healthcare is definitely one of the most important. Technology in the medical field has had many positive impacts on society today. People are living longer, curing diseases that were once thought to be impossible to cure and improving our daily lives. Areas like biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, the development of medical devices and equipment, and more, have all made important contributions to improve the health of people all around the world. Technology has made a significant impact on medicine from small innovations like bandages, to larger technologies like 3D Bioprinting. The term of 3D Bioprinting is the process and “production of biological entities, such as tissues and organs” (3D Printing, 2014). Through this process cells are preserved to regenerate human tissues, which are created by human cells. It would be a dream come true for many patients awaiting donor organs, if a lost organ can be replaced or a scar on a pretty face can be eliminated with a fresh layer of tissue.
Research- 3D Bioprinting Technology
What is the basic principle of Bioprinting? Bioprinting helps to replicate human organs for transplant. The technology involves the creation of replacement tissues and organs that are printed layer-by-layer into a three dimensional structure. The parts are made from the organ recipient’s own genetic matter, and precisely match the tissue or organ they replace. The printer allows researchers to place cells into a 3D pattern and works by using a robot to
Sayda Perez
ITT- Technical Institute
Author Note
Sayda Perez, Strategies for the Technical Professional, ITT- Technical Institute
Correspondence concerning this research paper should be addressed to Sayda Perez, Department of MAA, ITT- Technical Institute, Lake Mary Campus
Email: SPerez160@email.itt-tech.edu
Introduction
In today’s world, technology plays an important role in every industry as well in our personal lives. Out of all the industries, healthcare is definitely one of the most important. Technology in the medical field has had many positive impacts on society today. People are living longer, curing diseases that were once thought to be impossible to cure and improving our daily lives. Areas like biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, the development of medical devices and equipment, and more, have all made important contributions to improve the health of people all around the world. Technology has made a significant impact on medicine from small innovations like bandages, to larger technologies like 3D Bioprinting. The term of 3D Bioprinting is the process and “production of biological entities, such as tissues and organs” (3D Printing, 2014). Through this process cells are preserved to regenerate human tissues, which are created by human cells. It would be a dream come true for many patients awaiting donor organs, if a lost organ can be replaced or a scar on a pretty face can be eliminated with a fresh layer of tissue.
Research- 3D Bioprinting Technology
What is the basic principle of Bioprinting? Bioprinting helps to replicate human organs for transplant. The technology involves the creation of replacement tissues and organs that are printed layer-by-layer into a three dimensional structure. The parts are made from the organ recipient’s own genetic matter, and precisely match the tissue or organ they replace. The printer allows researchers to place cells into a 3D pattern and works by using a robot to
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