Bioprinting: An Organ Transplant Revolution?

Could the 3D printers of the future print... us?

That’s the exciting potential offered by bioprinting; a breakthrough which could herald a revolution in medical science and save tens of thousands of lives a year.

Back in the early 2000s, researchers realised that the key to meeting demand for donor organs may just lie with existing technology: an ordinary, off-the-shelf inkjet print (with a few moderations, of course). Since then, it’s become possible to print an organ constructed from a patient’s own organic material – essentially, one that’s genuinely theirs.

Sound like a medical dream-come-true? Find out in this explainer video from iluli by Mike Lamb – explaining the ideas and innovations changing our lives.

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0:00 Introduction
0:38 First successful kidney transplant
1:19 Hacking an inkjet printer
1:52 Personalised organs on demand?
3:03 Costs
3:48 Obstacles
4:44 Conclusion

[Abby-ugxc]

This, plus de-aging cells with partial yamanaka factors could be the key to extending life by decades– imagine getting an organ back, but one that is much healthier than it would have been, without the cellular damage that comes with age.

[kitezopo]

This is like hitting three birds with one stone. It's like treating the most prevalent diseases today such as almost all types of cancer affected organs by replacing it instead of undergoing through painful chemotherapy. Treating kidney disease, and heart problems.

[oscarobrien]

I actually had a heart transplant and this would be HUGE!!!

[Sussyphis]

How is the quility of your videos so cleannnn im in awe

[hariomsharma]

Role of solar panels on lander and or rover is not clear if solar rays do not reach on lunar south pole where lander is to land and rover to move.

[الشيخعمر-فب]

طب وبعدين يا استاذ عبد لله الواحد بقى مش عرف امتى بدأت الحاله إلى فيها اخوك ولا استطيع العبير عنها إلا بأننا نعيش زمن يتمنى فيه الحى لو انه مكان الميت فأرجو ياخي أن تدعو الله لنا بلثبات

[igctv]

Hats off.. for your hard work and the dedication to such an informative and easy to understand video animation. Iluli is the best in this niche.

[Sapeiandme]

Sadly YouTube shadow banned you and you don’t deserve it thank you for the great content

[MuhammadAmir-xfwe]

Your animation is awesome 👌 this video is my first from your channel to watch . So funny

[narabahadurbudha]

भारत जैसा निच छिमेकी किसिकासाथ भि नहीहाेना चाहिय। हमारेलिय भैरहवा अन्तराष्टिय एयरपाेर्टके लिय हवाई रुट नहि देता है। पाेखरा अन्तराष्ट्रि एयरपाेर्टसे चिनने अन्तराष्ट्रिय उडानकाे चालू किया ताे आपलाेग क्यु जलरहेहाे?

[thisisstooopid]

I really hope that he doesn't give up due to low views, hopefully this becomes more popular soon

[lloydrobertevans]

Red dwarf the comedy series had that in a sketch a printed captian and crew this getting frighting

[ACasualFandomFan]

I am so sorry to whoever came here to purley learn but @iluli man, you sound like @Mrwhosetheboss ;-;

[philliptaylor]

I hope that this gets passed by law soon as it really would help my partner as she is waiting for a kidney transplant

[fouler]

Bio printing will open a big oportunity for the people in need for the organs and it is exciting to see them develop and become more wide spread

[anshikbrahmbhatt]

As suggested that it may take the whole of 2020 to have some feasible bio-printed organs, I woand nder if sudden growth in the AI field would shorten these expectations. Very interesting topic to think about. Great video as always!

[muhshafwanmufadhal]

The level of technology sophistication nowadays frightened me but as the same time excites me

[sitifatonah]

NgpA si oliv nanya*terus msa lalu jefrii apa msih mngharap jefrii blik ke oliv ngk.sudi walaupun oliv baik dn cantik.

[Durio_zibethinus]

Thank you for your hard work. The idea of "making a human part" is wild by itself. So many things spark my curiosity, from regulation and viability in third world countries.