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Human Knee Meniscus Bioprinted Aboard ISS

Redwire BioFabrication Facility Completes First Task

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Tom Patton
Sep 08, 2023
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Redwire BioFabrication Facility (BFF) Aboard the ISS

The first successful 3D bioprinted human meniscus has been produced by the upgraded Redwire BioFabrication Facility (BFF) aboard the International Space Station. This milestone opens the door to improved treatments for meniscal injuries, one of the most common injuries for U.S. Service Members, the com…

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