The creators of the Russian 3D bioprinter spoke about plans to print organs and tissues on the ISS

3D Bioprinting Solutions is preparing a series of new experiments to print organs and tissues aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This is reported by TASS, referring to the statements of Yousef Khesuani, project manager of the laboratory of biotechnological research "3D Bioprinting Solutions".

Recall that the named company is the creator of the unique experimental facility "Organ.Avt". This device is designed for 3D biofabrication of tissues and organ constructs in space. At the end of last year on board the ISS was successfully completed the first experiment using the setup: samples of human cartilage tissue and mouse thyroid tissue were obtained.

It is now reported that in August, using the device "Organ.Avt" on the ISS, it is planned to perform experiments with living and non-living materials. In particular, experiments are planned with special crystals, an analogue of bone tissue.

A number of studies will be carried out jointly with specialists from the United States and Israel. We are talking about experiments with muscle cells. In fact, bioprinting of meat and fish will be tested on the ISS.

Finally, in the future, in space, it is planned to print tubular organs, including vessels. To do this, an improved model of a 3D bioprinter will go to the International Space Station. 

Source: 3dnews.ru