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• Researchers at the University of Nottingham are using 3D printing to learn how human cells sense and react to their surroundings. The project focuses on cells involved in healing, like...
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Researchers at the University of Nottingham are using 3D printing to learn how human cells sense and react to their surroundings. The project focuses on cells involved in healing, like those in skin and bone, and looks at how tiny physical features, such as surface shape and texture, influence their behavior. The goal is to understand this process well enough to design better materials that help the body heal on its own, which could reduce our reliance on drugs in the future.
At the center of the work is Dr. Robert Owen, who recently received a research grant from the UK’s Academy of Medical Sciences. In his lab, he and his team are studying how cells respond not only to chemical signals, but also to the physical shape of their surroundings. The funding comes through the Academy of Medica