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Scientists Use 3D Printing to Create Living Tissue-Like Material

Forget the singularity, 3D printing is here

Reason Staff | 4.5.2013 10:12 AM

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British scientists have used a custom-made 3D printer to make living tissue-like material that could one day serve medical purposes, according to findings released Thursday.

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