Researchers from the University of Oxford have made significant progress in the field of brain injury treatment. Brain injuries, caused by various factors like trauma, stroke, and surgery, often result in damage to the cerebral cortex, leading to cognitive, movement, and communication difficulties. Currently, there are no effective treatments for severe brain injuries, impacting the quality of life for many. The researchers used 3D printing to create a two-layered brain tissue from human neural stem cells, demonstrating structural and functional integration when implanted in mouse brain slices. These stem cells have the potential to be derived from patients themselves, reducing the risk of immune response. The researchers plan to further refine this technique for creating complex multi-layered cerebral cortex tissues, offering potential benefits in brain injury treatment, drug evaluation, brain development studies, and cognition research.
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Using 3D Printing to Create Brain Tissue
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