What is Biofabrication?
The self-automated process by 3D printer for the production of tissues and organs to resolve or address the present health challenges today. Also known as 3D printing but rather than printing non-living objects, this form of printing will create living organisms. These 3D printers uses technology to combine cells, gels, and fibres into a single form that would replace diseased or injured tissues and organs.
Why is Biofabrication important?
The procedure of biofabrication has affected the future of society immensely. Hospital patients who are in need of transplants will have this technology in their grasp; no more shall die because of the lack of organs. Biofabrication is a Revolution of Science for scientists, doctors, and patients. Not just that, biofabricaton has previously been used to create consumable meat for humans. This, itself, has revolutionized the way humans will be living. Although scientists are still researching the use of stem cells, this technology can prove to make a difference in the field of regenerative medicine as well. Even though it may be coming from a different approach (using 3D printing technology) it is using this new technology combined with some stem cell technology as well.
Ethical? Legal? Social?
The science of Biofabrication is highly questional in the field of ethics socially and legally. The thought that "printing" out organs are abnormal to the human society and causes worry as thoughts of "technology breaching and crossing unnecessary boundaries are discussed." However, many also see that this boundary must be crossed for the well-being of human kind.
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