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Briefing
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- Cancer Cell Isolation – University of Girona researchers in Spain used 3D printing to create scaffolds that can isolate breast cancer stem cells
- 3D Printing Scaffolds – Using BCN3D Sigma 3D printer, researchers created 27 different scaffold configurations and 3D printed 10 copies of each configuration to figure out which scaffold will be most effective to separate stem cells
- Benefit – Allows scientists to study cancer cells in detail, identifying cancer markers by analyzing them, and figuring out how to eliminate them through drugs that target disease without hurting normal cells
- Prevents Relapse – Can help avoid cancer relapse as stem cells remain latent, even after chemotherapy
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Healthcare/Health Sciences
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Organization
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University of Girona
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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December 12, 2018
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