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LambdaVision wants to produce artificial retinas in space – The Burn-In
A biotech startup called LambdaVision is working with NASA to 3D print artificial retinas aboard the International Space Station.
The idea of manufacturing consumer-based products in outer space has intrigued companies for many years. For a variety of reasons, certain products seem to perform better when they are made in microgravity. A new science experiment being conducted by NASA and a biotech firm called LambdaVision wants to see if that also applies to the world of healthcare.
The duo is working to 3D print artificial retinas that can help restore vision to blind patients. NASA recently launched the experiment to the…
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