3D printed bioinks with genetically modified plant cells create self-repairing, environmentally responsive living materials for biomanufacturing and sustainable construction.
3D printing and synthetic biology are being used to create living materials with self-repair and environmental responsiveness. Researchers have 3D printed bioinks containing genetically modified plant cells, leading to programmable materials that could revolutionize biomanufacturing and sustainable construction. These "engineered living materials" are made by embedding cells in an inanimate matrix formed in a desired shape.
May 01, 2024
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