New techniques offer up amazing possibilities for medicine

From printed organs to bionic ears, the magic box of tissue is revolutionizing healthcare

The World Today

Published 4 October 2013

Updated 7 December 2018 — 1 minute READ

A 3D-printed ear with a coil antenna embedded in the cartilage. Photo: Frank Wojciechowski

A 3D-printed ear with a coil antenna embedded in the cartilage. Photo: Frank Wojciechowski