How to 3D print human tissue - Taneka Jones
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There are currently hundreds of thousands of people on transplant lists, waiting for critical organs like kidneys, hearts and livers that could save their lives. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough donor organs available to fill that demand. What if, instead of waiting, we could create new, customized organs from scratch? Taneka Jones explores bioprinting, a new branch of regenerative medicine.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Taneka Jones
- Director
- Luísa Holanda
- Narrator
- Addison Anderson
- Art Director
- Luísa Holanda
- Illustrator
- Luísa Holanda
