The Advantages of Using in Dish Disease Models

Dr Carlo Maley, an evolutionary and cancer biologist, discusses how nature has already beaten cancer, and the possibility of using those methods in humans.

Following on from their groundbreaking 3D printed corneas, a team of researchers at Newcastle University have developed a technique to create self-forming corneas. The team now intend to take the work forward to refine the technique to produce corneas for human implant.

This animation explores several of the latest therapeutic approaches that aim to tap into this self-healing capacity.