The first 3D-printed human ear transplant

Plus: A Russian cosmonaut trains for SpaceX’s Crew-5 mission Jun 03, 2022 [Blueprint]( In a world-first, a woman born with a misshapen right ear received a 3D-printed transplant made from her own cells thanks to a novel method. Remarkably, it takes only a few hours to perform the new procedure, and there’s no need for hospital admission, making this a stunning breakthrough in the field of tissue engineering that could change medicine forever. David Cronenberg would be proud. Before we dive into the era of 3D-printed organs, watch today’s video to see whether crows can outsmart your seven-year-old kid. Spoiler alert: It’s a close call. Good morning. I’m Derya, an editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let's take a look. [Play]VIDEO OF THE DAY [Can crows outsmart your seven-year-old kid? It’s a close call]( [Crows.]( Turns out, they can both hold a grudge. [Must Read]MUST READ [A 3D printed human ear has been successfully transplanted in a world-first]( [The ear.]( An American biotech company [has just announced that]( they successfully transplanted a 3D-printed human ear into a patient. The 20-year-old patient was born with a congenital disorder that left her with a small and misshapen right ear. The company, 3DBio Therapeutics, printed the ear using the patient's own cells in a mold that precisely matched the woman’s left ear. Once completed, the ear was then transplanted onto the patient's head in March. The ear will continue to regenerate cartilage tissue over time, giving it the look and feel of a natural ear. This is a stunning development and exciting news in the realm of tissue engineering. But are 3D-printed organs safe? In short, it’s just too early to really tell. To this end, it’s still very possible that transplants will be rejected by the patients' bodies or lead to other, as yet unforeseen, health complications. 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