University of Texas scientists have developed a genetic “glue” to create organs

Scientists from the University of Texas at Austin have developed a genetic “glue” that makes up a gel that can be used to print on a 3D printer. To create the material, scientists used complementary DNA strands that can be linked together in the desired way. Successful research in this area can lead to the ability to print organs on a printer and even customize them for a particular patient.



Although the creation of human organs is no longer science fiction, in many cases, research in this area is primitive. It is not so difficult to print the ear, because only a couple of cell types are involved in a simple configuration. It is much more difficult to make the liver, because it involves many types of cells in a detailed configuration.

Scientists from the University of Texas have taken another step towards printing "complex" bodies on a 3D printer. The novelty lies in the use of micro-balls with DNA fragments. Further research can lead to the fact that it will be relatively easy to print the organ and even customize it for a particular patient.
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Unfortunately, it may take a long time to break through in this area. DNA is an extremely delicate thing, it can be used for small objects, but problems arise when it comes to something the size of a human organ.