US Scientists have replicated genetic Parkinson’s disease brain cells to help them study mutations in the parkin gene that cause the disease.
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3D printing was first invented in 1984 and had initially been used to make scale models, product prototypes and mould masters.
Over the years, finished products have expanded to include plastic bottles, toys, jewellery, coffee makers and even the ear mold and shell of hearing aids.
Medical researchers have also ventured to produce bone-like material and more recently, a 83-year-old woman’s jaw was replaced with a 3D printed one. Benefits of using a 3D printed prosthetic, as compared to the traditional reconstructive surgery, could include less risk, shorter surgical and recovery time and possibly lower cost as the technology matures.
