Doctors train on 3D printed hearts

[Catherine]

At first glance this may seem like an odd topic to post.
Think about it. Doctors and scientists do need to train and that has involved the use of lab animals.
If they can print out special hearts for heart surgeons to train on, what else can they print out.  This could be the beginning of cruelty free/ lab animal free training for doctors and scientists.

http://news.nationalpost.com/health/3d-p...-surgeries


I think it would make a real difference if doctors could learn without killing.

Our whole lab animal industry does not need to exist. Special printers can produce every thing we need. It may take years before this happens, but it could be done. After all, they are printing artificial limbs for humans and animals. Why not print lab specimens. They would all be the same so it would be easier to teach students.

I am seeing all kinds of other possibilities. There is no limit to what they can print. The printers will become better and the material used for the printing will improve. Maybe there are food possibilities for the future.