Biomanufacturing in Space of Drug-Delivery Medical Devices

Devices printed in microgravity are of higher quality than those printed on Earth. In-space manufacturing could improve device performance, benefiting patients on Earth and crew members on long-duration space missions.

Peripheral nerve injury from traumatic injuries results in sensory and motor dysfunction of the affected skin and muscles. When a nerve is severed, a surgical implant is required to bridge the gap, but only half of these repairs provide meaningful recovery. This investigation could create a medical device that provides a viable alternative, avoiding the risks of surgery and facilitating nerve regeneration and recovery of function.

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