Revolutionary Breakthrough: 3D Bioprinting of Beating Heart Tissue by Scientists
Researchers at the University of Galway have made a revolutionary breakthrough in bioprinting functional human heart tissue. This tissue can beat stronger and faster than previous attempts. The groundbreaking technique allows the 3D-printed tissues to change shape naturally, mirroring the behavior of real hearts during embryonic development.
Lead researcher Ankita Pramanick explained their novel approach. “Our platform uses embedded bioprinting to create tissues that undergo crucial shape-morphing behaviors. Using this new process, we found that shape-morphing improved the structural and functional maturity of bioprinted heart tissues,” she said.
The research, published in Advanced Functional Materials, represents a major step toward generating functional bioprinted organs. This could revolutionize cardiovascular medicine, drug screening, and regenerative medicine. While still years away from human transplantation, the breakthrough brings scientists significantly closer to solving the global organ shortage crisis.
Source: University of Galway