Part 4/11:

While plastic objects are among the most common uses, 3D bioprinting holds transformative potential for medicine. Instead of using plastics, living cells are used as 'bioinks' to create complex biological structures, including tissues and organs. A notable milestone occurred in 2004 when a 10-year-old named Luke Masella received a 3D-printed bladder. The success of this procedure demonstrated that bioprinting functional human tissues is indeed possible and halved the future promise of organ engineering.