When treating severe burns and trauma, skin regeneration can be a matter of life or death. Extensive burns are usually treated by transplanting a thin layer of epidermis, the top layer of skin, from ...

Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a handheld 3D skin printer that can apply layers of skin tissue directly onto patients to cover and heal wounds. According to the researchers, ...

While we're making progress in phasing out animal testing in the cosmetics industry around the world, there's still a ways to go in terms of regulatory measures (some 35 US states still allow it), ...

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Brazilian cosmetics giant Grupo Boticário has developed an engineered type of skin to transform the way cosmetics are tested and pave the way for advancements in regenerative medicine. Described as a ...

[TenTech]’s Fuzzyficator brings fuzzy skin — a textured finish normally limited to sides of 3D prints — to the top layer with the help of some non-planar printing, no hardware modifications required.

Concept of bioprinting of tissues and organs. Human ear and nose ready for transplantation to the patient. 3D illustration. This story is part 11 of an occasional series on the current progression in ...