According to the report, this technology could open up numerous fields of application: In vitro tissues can replace animal testing in research in the long term and be used as efficient test systems for new drug candidates, as well as in regenerative and personalized medicine. Unwanted immune reactions could be avoided and possible side effects could be tested in vitro before an transplantation. In the long term, the production of functional organs using 3D bioprinting is also conceivable.

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