Nanostructures with living cells

February 7, 2013

The behavior of cells strongly depends on their environment. If they are to be researched and manipulated, it is crucial to embed them in suitable surroundings. Aleksandr Ovsianikov is developing a laser system, which allows living cells to be incorporated into intricate tailor-made structures, similar to biological tissue, in which cells are surrounded by the extracellular matrix. (Nanotechnology Now)