Another set of chemicals is then used to turn the cells into desired tissue. (newscientist.com)
Researchers can now take a person's skin cells, use chemicals to revert them back into what's called induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and then coax those reprogrammed stem cells to turn into desired tissue - specific cells, such as those of the brain, muscle or pancreas. (salk.edu)
The printers start with cells of the desired tissue and combine them with a powdery «ink,» which is molded into the required shape. (inc.com)