It can be denied that in this era, there are more and more things beyond our imagination. For example, we know the Internet, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The continuous upgrading and application of these technologies have made many of the impossible in our lives possible. I believe that many friends are no strangers to the Internet, artificial intelligence and other technologies. After all, these technologies have been successfully integrated into our lives and brought great convenience to our lives. And what we are talking about today is the application of 3D printing technology.

It can be said that printing products are widely used in daily life or office. I believe everyone is no stranger to ordinary printing products. And we all know that printers in daily life can print plane objects designed by computers, and the so-called 3D printing technology is basically the same as the ordinary printers we use in our daily life, and the difference lies in the different printing materials.

Recently, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology research team published a study in Nature-Communications, saying that they have developed a nano-conductive polymer, and based on this, made a 3D printable hydrogel that can be used as a brain Implants to relieve brain diseases. We all know that the brain is one of our most vulnerable organs, as soft as tofu. In addition, brain implants are usually made of metal and other rigid materials, which can cause inflammation and scars over time. The hydrogel electrode is more sensitive to ionic signals than traditional metal electrodes; coupled with its soft mechanical properties, it can gently conform to the contours of the brain and monitor brain activity for a longer period of time without damaging the surrounding organization.

The researchers used 3D printed hydrogel electrodes with a width of about 10 microns and implanted them in the brains of mice, successfully receiving electrical signals from a single neuron. Monitoring this activity can provide scientists with high-resolution images of brain activity and help tailor treatment plans for various neurological disorders.

It is reported that this hydrogel can be used to stimulate brain implants in nerve areas to relieve symptoms of epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and severe depression.

At present, 3D printing technology has entered medical, aviation, construction and other fields successively, and the application fields in the future will become more and more extensive. In the future, 3D printing technology will continue to surprise us. So, what else can we print in the future? Can print damaged organs of the body at any time on demand? Or is it to print the houses needed to colonize Mars? Let us wait and see together. (Source: PConline Information If there is any infringement, please contact and delete in time)