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Revolutionary 3D Printed Lung Model Advances Disease Treatment

10/14/2025

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Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are developing a 3D printed lung model to study and treat respiratory diseases.
The model aims to replicate the complexity of human lungs more accurately than traditional methods, enabling personalized therapies and organ regeneration.
The team uses specialized bioinks containing living cells to create lung tissue structures.
Nottingham Trent University is also advancing 3D printed organ models for medical training and drug testing.

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Story summary

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are developing a 3D printed lung model to study and treat respiratory diseases.
The model aims to replicate the complexity of human lungs more accurately than traditional methods, enabling personalized therapies and organ regeneration.
The team uses specialized bioinks containing living cells to create lung tissue structures.
Nottingham Trent University is also advancing 3D printed organ models for medical training and drug testing.