Explore the science of bioprinting, a type of 3D printing that uses bioink, a printable material containing living cells.

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There are currently hundreds of thousands of people on transplant lists, waiting for vital organs like kidneys, hearts and livers that could save their lives. Unfortunately, there are not enough organ donors available to meet this demand. What if, instead of waiting, we could create new personalized organs from scratch? Taneka Jones explores bioprinting, a new branch of regenerative medicine.

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