3D Bioprinter

3D bioprinters are being developed that could manufacture medicines and vaccines according email specs from their basic components. They could be used in pharmacies and perhaps even homes to print out refills. More 'replicator' science.

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Posted By: Alex - Mon Oct 29, 2012
Category: Science

Comments

Still a while till this tech is going to be used but it is fascinating.

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 10/29/12 at 11:55 PM

Until it can do a complete hot fudge sundae with cherry, nuts and whipped cream it ain't'a gonna' be much use.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_vV5Z0fdJnE/UCu9A3CFIdI/AAAAAAAAADY/q7l4hcx4BIo/s320/hot-fudge-sundae-day-7-25-07.jpg

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 10/30/12 at 02:14 AM

Star Trek food replicators are coming! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Replicator_(Star_Trek)
Tell Hank Williams Junior that as soon as I get mine, I will fax him a beer.

Posted by tadchem on 10/30/12 at 08:43 AM

I would like to order a girlfriend without the nagging.

Posted by KDP on 10/30/12 at 02:28 PM

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