In a series of studies funded by an AWI Refinement Grant, I carried out experiments and demonstrations to better understand how 3D printing can and can’t benefit animal welfare ... being printed by ...

While we're making progress in phasing out animal testing in the cosmetics ... advancements in developing reliable alternatives. 3D-printed 'imitation skin' could be the ticket.

Bioengineered skin that mimics real human tissue offers a cruelty-free, accurate alternative to animal-based toxicity testing. 3D printing technology is used to create lifelike skin with living human ...

“In the next step, the 3D-printed models (skin imitations ... formulations and validate their usefulness as a substitute for animal experiments.” ...

"In the next step, the 3D-printed models (skin imitations ... formulations and validate their usefulness as a substitute for animal experiments." More information: Tamilselvan Mohan et al ...

Though once a common practice, it has faced fierce backlash from animal welfare organizations ... artificial “skin” made of 3D-printed hydrogel layers held together by living human cells.