"DNA-Encoded Viscoelastic Matrix for Organoid and Tissue Development"
Researchers have developed a fully synthetic material called DyNAtrix, which has a dynamic DNA-crosslinked matrix that can support the development of organoids and other bio-mimetic systems. The material is versatile, programmable, and relatively inexpensive, making it advantageous for medical and biological research. It can host living cells, is self-healing, and can be integrated with 3D printing technology. The material has the potential to advance biomechanical, biophysical, and biomedical research, and could replace animal testing in drug development. Future studies will focus on further applications and improving the material's composition and performance.