British scientists say they have succeeded in spinning fine threads of biocompatible silicone that contain viable living human brain cells.“The ability to electrospin biologically active threads and scaffolds of living organisms will be tremendously useful for the development of a whole host of novel bioengineering and medical applications,” the researchers said. “
Source: PhysOrg
Sounds like something that might be useful in the treatment of traumatic brain injury. I’d love to hear more about this.
