Mars Astronauts May Be Able To Heal Injuries With 3-D Printed Skin And Bones

Shariqua Ahmed
Mon, 19 Aug 2019 07:46:23 -0700

In addition to their myriad other responsibilities, the brave Mars pioneers will also have to be ready to deal with all kinds of medical emergencies. Some ailments, such as common colds and headaches, may be easy to tackle with medication. To help them with more serious issues, like severe skin burns or bone fractures, scientists from the Dresden University of Technology (TUD) have developed a 3-D bioprinter capable of producing human tissue in space.