3D Printing of Living Responsive Materials and Devices

A new paradigm in 3D printing is reported by using genetically programed cells as active components to print living materials and devices. The design principle and general method are provided to fabricate large-scale, high-resolution living materials, which are capable of integrating engineered cells into hydrogel constructs that maintain high viability of cells and respond to signaling chemicals in programed manners. This is reported by Xuanhe Zhao and co-workers in the article To know more, please go to the Advanced Materials homepage.