What if we could 3D-print our own body parts

The 3D-printing sector has proven its commercial viability in recent years, reaching the high street and, indeed, many homes. The technology is already used in some medical domains, such as dentistry and prosthetics, and many scientists are now exploring methods of printing biological materials – even if reports about lifesaving 3D-printed hearts are certainly premature.

Author: Philip Boucher

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European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service: Blog, 02.02.16: How the collaborative internet and 3D printing might change the EU http://www.europeansources.info/record/blog-how-the-collaborative-internet-and-3d-printing-might-change-the-eu/

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