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3D skin printing Device: your skincare routine

Researchers from the University of Toronto (UoT) and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre have developed a handheld device capable of 3D bioprinting sheets of skin that can heal burn wounds.

Described as a “handheld 3D printer”, the device deposits sheets of material formed by a bioink that covers the wound, helping to accelerate the skin’s healing process. It was designed as an in-situ solution to help accelerate the process of wound healing for patients with severe large-area burns.

*Top 10 Trends in Bioengineering (2024).*

Global economies face rising difficulties ranging from fossil-fuel-induced climate change to pandemics and food scarcity. Innovations in bioengineering provide solutions to these issues through breakthroughs like CRISPR-Cas9 for precise gene editing, biodegradable materials, and bioartificial organs. The benefits of these advancements include environmental sustainability, food security, improved healthcare outcomes, and the potential cures for intractable diseases. Below are the Top 10 Trends in Bioengineering (2024)

1. Gene Editing & Modification
2. Alternative Proteins
3. Regenerative Medicine
4. Tissue Engineering
5. Personalized Medicine
6. Biosensors
7. Bioactive Materials
8. Microbial Fermentation
9. Bioprinting
10. Bioinformatics

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