New TechnologiesScientists pioneer 3D-printed living skin, offering ethical alternative to animal testing Posted on April 16, 2025 by Administrator In a groundbreaking advancement that could finally eliminate the controversial practice of animal testing for cosmetics, researchers from Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) in Austria and India’s Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) have developed a 3D-printed imitation of human skin embedded with living cells. The innovation, which mimics the biomechanics of natural skin, could revolutionize the cosmetics industry by providing a cruelty-free, scientifically reliable testing method. Initial tests show promising results, with the bioengineered tissue maintaining living cells for up to three weeks—a critical milestone in replacing animal models.
