Israeli scientists print 3D heart with human tissue and vessels

Researchers from Tel Aviv University in Israel unveiled a 3D printed heart with human tissue and vessels.

Fatty tissue taken from patients in a biopsy was used to create the “ink” for the printout of the heart.

Calling it a “major breakthrough”, scientists say they hope the technology could produce hearts suitable for transplant into humans as well as patches to repair or regenerate defective hearts.

Among the challenges that remain is finding a way to generate enough cells to create the tissue required to “print” a human-sized heart.

[MrSidney]

We're truly on the cusp of great things! One day we will do it for the brain. What a time to be alive!

[sainathbasker]

I need a healthy heart. Wishing success in the research ❤

[EdwinLionheart]

Israel, truly God's chosen Nation!

[randombaddie]

Well done Israel 🇮🇱
#ShalomIsrael ❤🇮🇱

[sumanamjs]

Human Lymph Nodes eerily resemble the basic structures and processes of the Kidney. Would it be possible to “print” a human kidney, the lymph node being the basis?

[xemnas]

someone knows the manga series GANTZ ?
in the near future it seems that humans can be 3d printed like gantz did

[armstrongchan]

Still a long way to go, but isn't it better to just replace with a mechanic metal heart?

[corgimations]

AMAZING! Technology has come so far. If only we could fix other issues too..

[cellonpot]

Who owns the copyright to this body part? Monsanto?

[charlesmaersk]

Bitter arabs will react in 3.. 2.. 1..

[AntiGravityLazer]

This guy doesn't even look 1% Jewish. He looks 100% Iranian.