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image: Plant cells are bioprinted by a 3D printer that has a few necessary tweaks. view more . Credit: Lisa Van den Broeck, NC State University.

Plant scientists have used a standard "gene gun" since 1988 to genetically modify crops for better yield, nutrition, pest ...

The scientists employed "bioink," or living plant cells, in place of 3D printing ink or plastic. The mechanics of both procedures are the same, but there are a few key variations for plant cells, ...

The process of 3D bioprinting plant cells is mechanically similar to printing ink or plastics, with a few necessary tweaks. Instead of 3D printing ink or plastic, we use 'bioink,' or living plant ...

Plant cells are bioprinted by a 3D printer that has a few necessary tweaks. Image Credit: Lisa Van den Broeck. Studying how plant cells interact with each other and with their environment is essential ...

Ever wanted to 3D print a living material that contains genetically engineered plant cells? Researchers report in ACS Central Science they have done just that. Their prototypes open the way to complex ...

Discover how 3D printing of body parts is transforming healthcare, from custom prosthetics to bioprinted organs.

Every form of life is being impacted by climate change and that includes plants. Researchers at the Salk Institute have created a new technology to study the cellular life of plants in 3D.

Plant cells without a cell wall are fragile, so it’s hard to image its construction. ... will include recording the process in 3D with fluorescent tags attached to other chemicals and enzymes.