Is Organ 'Bioprinting' the Future of Medical Treatment? Customizable Transplants May Help Thwart Black Market Trade

Tehnologie

Breakthroughs in 3D printing technology are poised to address a severe worldwide shortage of transplantable organs . Experts say the scientific advancements will combat the illegal trade of organs on the black market, Knewz.com has learned. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates the amount of available organs for transplantation barely accommodates 10% of worldwide demand. This scarcity has led to an underground trade of human cells, tissues and organs —a complex network involving