Tissue Engineering Oddities
In an absolutely bizarre experiment, scientists have attempted to create artificial organs using this unexpected food item, known for its gelatinous texture.
What is Jell-O or gelatin?
This is nothing to sneeze at. This bizarre application of tissue engineering involves the creation of bioartificial noses using a combination of cells and synthetic materials.
What is olfactory tissue engineering?
In an absolutely bizarre discovery, researchers have found that this marine creature's ability to regenerate its body parts may hold insights for human tissue regeneration. It's pretty cute too.
What is the axolotl or Mexican salamander?
Researchers have attempted to regenerate tissues by culturing cells in a simulated microgravity environment aboard this high-flying laboratory.
What is the International Space Station (ISS)
Next time you're in Maine, see if you can get your hands on some spare lobstah tails to get this common biomaterial.
What is chitin or chitosan?
Dating back to around 3000 BCE, this ancient civilization is credited with performing rudimentary forms of tissue repair and wound healing, utilizing natural materials such as honey, resin, and linen.
What is ancient Egypt?
This unusual application of tissue engineering involves the creation of bioartificial organs for this unlikely recipient, often depicted in science fiction as having advanced cybernetic enhancements.
What is a cyborg or humanoid robot?
This eerie phenomenon, observed in some species of jellyfish, involves the transformation of adult cells back into their embryonic state, potentially unlocking new avenues for regeneration.
What is transdifferentiation or cellular reprogramming?
Juan Carlos Izpisúa Belmonte put his hat into the controversy ring when he proposed this type of "chimera". I'm not sure if ewe would be interested.
What are sheep-human chimeras?
Next time you need some help healing a wound, head over to you nearest apple orchard to extract this polysaccharide to make your own hydrogel.
What is pectin?
Next time the lights go out in the lab, add some of these to your hydrogels so you can see in the dark.
What are bioluminescent proteins?
Scientists have explored the use of tissue engineering to create bioartificial this mythical creature, often depicted in ancient mythology. Maybe they should start in AZ?
What is the phoenix or phoenix feather?
In a truly bizarre twist, scientists have discovered that this unconventional animal secretion, known for its adhesive properties, may hold promise for tissue adhesion in medical applications.
What is slug slime or mucus?
This pioneer in tissue engineering, created bioartificial tissues with enhanced strength and flexibility way ahead of his time. Too bad he's always mistaken for his monster.
Who is Dr. Victor Frankenstein?
This unconventional biomaterial, derived from pig bladder, has been used to create scaffolds for tissue engineering, including in applications for urinary bladder regeneration.
What is small intestine submucosa (SIS)
In a truly surreal endeavor, researchers have explored the use of this unconventional material, derived from mushrooms, as a scaffold for tissue engineering.
What is mycelium or fungal hyphae?
This monster of an application of tissue engineering involves the creation of bioartificial this fictional creature, often featured in science fiction and fantasy literature. Quite fitting for Mushu or Smaug.
What is a dragon or dragon scale?
This absolutely bonkers discovery involves the identification of a species that possesses an immortal line of stem cells, suggesting limitless regenerative potential.
What is the planarian or flatworm?
This controversial scientist, known for his work in stem cell research and cloning, stirred ethical debates with his creation of the world's first cloned mammal, Dolly the sheep, and his subsequent exploration of therapeutic cloning for tissue engineering purposes.
Who is Ian Wilmut?
Scientists have utilized this unexpected substance, commonly found in diapers, to create hydrogel scaffolds for tissue engineering. Really hope it's a new one.
What is sodium polyacrylate?
This absolutely bizarre concept involves the creation of bioartificial this fictional creature, often depicted in science fiction and horror movies, using tissue engineering techniques.
What is Frankenstein's monster or a reanimated creature?
In an effort to combat the threat of zombie infection, scientists have investigated the use of tissue engineering to create bioartificial this, often targeted by zombies due to its vulnerability to infection.
What is skin or dermal tissue?
This bizarre phenomenon, observed in certain species of amphibians, involves the ability to regenerate entire limbs, including bones, muscles, and nerves, with precise patterning and functionality.
What is epimorphic regeneration?
In a groundbreaking endeavor, researchers have explored the use of "this" type of composite scaffolds, inspired by the Greek mythological creature, to support tissue regeneration and repair.
What are "Chimera Scaffolds"?
In a bold experiment, scientists have investigated the use of "Aurelia Scaffolds" for tissue regeneration, harnessing its unique biomechanical properties. You might think it's from the sky, but this ethereal-like creature prefers a more oceanic environment.
What are jellyfish?