It’s been a while since I wandered over to The Register, but earlier today that’s exactly what I did. And this is what I found. Scientists at Manchester University found a way to print skin

I found this fasicinating. Not only have they found a way to print skin but, in a similar spirit to the 3D Printer that I wrote about a while back they are hoping to expand to bone and cartilage.

Just think of the possibilities. Reconstructive surgery becomes much less hit and miss - whether for genetic, growth, accidental or not so accidental reasons . And what about if those tiny bones in your ear get shattered - they might actually be able to replace them. And if they figure out how to make nerve fibres. And how about cosmetic surgery - the possibilities are endless… “I think I’d like more prominent cheek bones” “What about pointy ears?” “An extra finger!” “Permanent high heels” “Klingon foreheads!!!”

But seriously - I really think this is a great idea, yes, some people will probably go a bit far, but I really think this will make people’s lives better.