![]() This advancement is made possible through the ability of 3D printers to produce patient specific implants based not only on the physical dimensions of the replacement, but also the type of tissue that will be surrounding and eventually part of this implant. The most recent breakthrough, resulting from the work of engineers, biologists, and medical professionals, is the ability to print tissue to be used in replacement of bone, skin, and heart valves which in turn is capable of becoming a living implant. Currently in medicine there are three primary printers that produce a structure capable of supporting living cells. ![]() The use of 3D printing in the medical community has grown greatly since it was introduced in a capacity outside manufacturing. That is, how has society’s scientifically-driven “conventional wisdom” on a topic evolved as new scientific knowledge has come to light?”īelow is one student’s essay on the topic. Research and summarize an example of our evolving scientific knowledge. The first paper of the term asked students to: Throughout the year, we will be publishing essays from Professor Andrew Lyon‘s Honors 389 course “The Science Blender”. Interdisciplianry Breakthroughs: 3D Printing of Functioning Bone and Tissue Student Essay from the HON 389 Science Blender Course
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