Researchers develop 3-D-printable material that mimics biological tissues
Monday, June 8, 2020 - 07:10
in Biology & Nature
Biological tissues have evolved over millennia to be perfectly optimized for their specific functions. Take cartilage as an example. It's a compliant, elastic tissue that's soft enough to cushion joints, but strong enough to resist compression and withstand the substantial load bearing of our bodies: key for running, jumping, and our daily wear and tear.