COTTON CANDY MACHINE USED TO REGROW HUMAN TISSUE?

The video explores the innovative use of polymer fibers in regenerative medicine, focusing on research at Vanderbilt University. Engineers are developing scaffolds using hydrogels to regrow damaged tissues. A cotton candy machine is used to create fiber networks that mimic capillaries, essential for tissue survival. The research aims to seamlessly integrate artificial tissues with the host body, with the long-term goal of building organs. The field of regenerative medicine holds promise for significant advancements in medical technology.

Explain how the cotton candy machine contributes to tissue engineering.

What are the long-term expectations for the field of regenerative medicine according to the engineers?