Scientists develop 'skin in a syringe' for burns
Researchers create 'skin in a syringe' gel that can be 3D printed to treat burns in mice.
Why it matters
- "Skin in a syringe" tech could reduce scarring in burn treatments.
- Uses patient's own cells to grow new skin, avoiding large donor wounds.
By the numbers
- Gel is syringe-injectable and 3D-printable.
- Tested in mice: cells survived, blood vessels formed.
The big picture
- Could enable personalized skin grafts from small biopsies.
- May advance tissue engineering and organoid development.
What they're saying
- Public interested in treating old scars; more research needed.
Caveats
- Mouse study; human trials and long-term effects not yet tested.
What’s next
- Human trials to test safety and effectiveness.