Scientists 3D print functional human brain tissue for first time

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed the world's first 3D-printed brain tissue that mimics the growth and behavior of the real human brain. Neuroscience breakthrough: Led by Professor Su-Chun Zhang, the scientists managed to print functional human brain tissue using a novel technique that creates an environment where neurons can thrive, according to a press release. The result is a 3D-printed tissue model that replicates the communication and intricate network formations found in the human brain.