[optimal] Re: 3D printed eye cells
- From: Sean Grout <photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:21:37 -0800
Sure, retina inkjet printers are cheap.
But they really get you with the retina
ink cartridges!
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Sean
> On Dec 19, 2013, at 1:16 PM, Peterson John C <JPeterson@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> The paper demonstrates that living glial and retinal cells from rats can
> survive the micro-violence of being injected through piezo-electric inkjets.
> This opens the possibility of laying down retinal cells in distinct
> three-dimensional patterns, to facilitate grafting of healthy tissue into the
> living eye.
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> As an aside, 2D printing of living cells was first demonstrated in 2005. The
> 3D component raises the bar significantly.
>
> Cool, cool stuff! Now we will all want 3D printers in our stockings!
>
> -jcp
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Aleman, Wendy
> Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2013 2:32 PM
> To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [optimal] Re: 3D printed eye cells
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> That is really Amazing! Let's hope it is just the beginning!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Peterson John C
> Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2013 2:28 PM
> To: Optimal (optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx)
> Subject: [optimal] 3D printed eye cells
>
> Fantastic stuff! 3D-printing strikes again:
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> http://www.dezeen.com/2013/12/18/3d-printed-eye-cells-could-cure-blindne
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> One can only wonder what's around the corner!
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