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Elixir of Life

What Exactly is Bioink? – Simply Explained

Ricardo Pires
Published Nov 26, 2018

Bioinks are the “filament” of bioprinters. Have you ever wondered what's inside them or how they work? Let us give you the tour.

Contents

Background
Bioinks Are Gels, Not Filaments!
A Delicate Balance
Melting a Bioink
Thinning a Bioink
Cells Eat Their Surroundings
List of Ingredients
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