Binghampton University wants to help diabetes patients with artificial pancreas

Will 3D printed pancreas cure people from diabetes 1 in several years? Image source: Shutterstock (#144659519)

Biomedical engineers at Binghampton University in New York are working on the creation of a 3D-bioprinted pancreas. Using stem cells of each individual patient, this could significantly improve treatment of people suffering from type 1 diabetes. Although hopeful for the ongoing research, the team estimates that is will take a decade for 3D-printed organs to be available for transplants.

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