μ: Bioprinting

Printing human organs? Replacing worn-out body parts with fresh, newly printed ones? This sounds like science fiction but in some ways, it's already here! From kidneys to bladders and even more complex organs the bizarre future of 3D-bioprinting is here! In this micro-materialism episode we introduce a new producer, Ramsey Issa, to help separate fact from fiction when it comes to the materials science of bioprinting.

Some great links to supplement today's episode: https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=nhK3CgAAQBAJ&hl=en&pg=GBS.PA18 http://www.personal.psu.edu/ito1/assets/files/Scaffold-Based_or_Scaffold-Free_Bioprint-2.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX3C201O4MA https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/altered-carbon-how-to-build-body-science-behind-fiction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbtz8fhhMhE

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In this podcast, Taylor and Andrew investigate the past, present, and future of materials science and engineering. Topic areas ranging from cutting edge materials technology, the history of different materials, the commercialization of new materials, and exciting advances in processing and characterization are all covered in detail. Our episodes include things like the unlikely discovery of superglue or teflon, the fascinating backstories about modern biomaterials like dialysis filters, and updates on new technologies including wearable electronics, next generation batteries, and nanomaterials. In short, we hope to help listeners understand the critical role that materials have played in society and even glimpse into what the future may hold for new materials.