Scientists at the University of Oxford have made a groundbreaking achievement by using 3D printing to create brain tissue using human stem cells, specifically replicating the structure of the cerebral cortex.
This advancement is a significant milestone in neural tissue engineering and opens up potential applications for treating brain injuries. The team utilized high-precision droplet printing technology with thousands of human-induced pluripotent stem cells to create a two-layered cortical tissue.
This bioengineered tissue demonstrated structural and functional integration when implanted into mouse brain slices, showcasing its potential for regenerative treatments for brain injuries caused by trauma, strokes, or brain tumor surgery.