Conduit coated with bioink encourages damaged nerves to reconnect

A micrograph of red and purple organic shapes on a black background

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New electro-conductive system is fully biodegradable

A tube-like structure printed with a specially designed ink can repair broken neural circuits in vitro, new research shows. The conduit could be developed into a treatment to boost sensory and motor recovery in patients with nerve injuries.