Finite Future2023.5.5---科學家使用樂高構建3D 生物打印機

0:00 Sourcing human tissue samples for biological investigations has become increasingly difficult. 0:06 Although they are ethically obtained through organ donation or surgical procedures, a limited 0:11 supply of specific sizes and types of tissue samples is needed for research. 0:16 This has led to the emergence of 3D bioprinting technology, however, the high cost of bioprinters 0:23 limits access for many researchers. 0:25 Engineers and biologists built an affordable 3D bioprinter using standard Lego bricks and 0:31 Lego Mindstorms to address this issue, achieving the required precision to produce delicate 0:37 biological material. 0:39 The team has provided instructions on how to reconstruct the device in any lab worldwide, 0:44 offering an open-source, accessible, and affordable alternative to an essential piece of equipment 0:50 beyond the budgets of most researchers. 0:52 Ultimately, the Lego bioprinter is aimed at enabling groundbreaking research that will 0:58 improve human health by enhancing our understanding of biology.