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Cherish the celebration of this 4th of July weekend filled with BBQ’s, picnics, and fireworks surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones. For many of us this may be the first in-person gathering since the beginning of the COVID-19 quarantine, so let’s make sure to stay safe, not to let our guard down and to…
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic in the US alone a person suffered a heart attack every 40 seconds, and the global pandemic we currently face will certainly make this terrible statistic continue to get worse. With that in mind it has never been more important for us to not let our guard down as we…
Studies show that men are twice as likely to have a heart attack than women, and in light of June being men’s health awareness month here are 5 heart healthy activities you just might want to try out. GARDENING Yes! Tending to your yard is actually a great way to keep your heart rate up…
High Cholesterol– also known as “the other silent killer” is the waxy substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of atherosclerosis, heart disease, heart attack and stroke. You can develop fatty deposits due to high cholesterol in your blood vessels….
As we enter another month of the COVID-19 pandemic, for many it may be difficult to think about anything else right now. COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on our lives, our loved ones, and how it will change the foreseeable future, consuming a great majority of our thoughts. In April we experienced a “stay-at-home”…
Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2020 Update The age-adjusted death rate attributable to cardiovascular disease (CVD), based on 2017 data, is 219.4 per 100,000. On average someone dies of CVD every 37 seconds in the U.S. There are 2,353 deaths from CVD each day, based on 2017 data. On average someone in the U.S. has a…
While April brings warmer days, spring showers, and several holidays, it also marks a significant month. National Donate Life Month is an important time to honor all those that have saved lives through donation, as well as encourage all individuals to register as organ, tissue and eye donors. Did you know that 90% of adults…
From our team at BIOLIFE4D, we hope everyone is staying healthy and safe during this trying time. We’re especially thinking of all individuals with underlying health conditions. Difficult circumstances like this make it even more important to be heart healthy and do all that you can to prevent heart disease. Everyone can benefit by adapting…
As cases of COVID-19 spread throughout the country, our daily lives and routines will continue to be impacted. Quarantine is certainly a new concept for many people, but it’s so important to do all that you can to stay active and well. Below, we’ve outlined a few tips and suggestions to take a look at…
We are extremely proud to announce that recently, our Chief Science Officer Dr. Ravi Birla jointly published a paper in the prestigious scholarly journal, APL Bioengineering with Stuart K. Williams, a renowned expert within cardiovascular research and biomedical engineering. From the entire BIOLIFE4D team, we would like to congratulate Dr. Birla on this remarkable accomplishment. It’s an…
Rather than a luxury, sleep should be considered a necessity. Achieving the proper amount of sleep can help your physical health, mental health, and overall wellbeing. When it comes to your physical health, a lack of sleep could cause disruptions in biological processes (such as blood pressure and inflammation) and also in underlying health conditions. Research suggests…
As we’ve continued through our journey toward 3D bioprinting a viable heart for human transplant, we’ve been fortunate to receive an incredible outpouring of support from the transplant community. Whether it’s sharing personal transplant stories or advocating for the future of our technology, it can’t be understated how much the community’s support means to us…
We have exciting news to share! Last month, our team took the initiative to protect more of our groundbreaking intellectual property and filed a provisional patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This patent application, #62/962,337, is the second such one that’s been filed over the last year. The other application, #62/845,162, is for…
Hearts, roses, chocolates, and cards – it’s that time of year again. Tomorrow, we celebrate love and those who mean the most to us. However, Valentine’s Day is not the only national day on our minds. February 14 also marks National Donor Day: a day of awareness dedicated to all types of donation (organ, tissue, eye,…
February is American Heart Month – the perfect time to give your heart much needed love. This month, our team encourages you and your loved ones to learn about the signs for heart disease, how you can avoid the risks and ways to implement healthy lifestyle changes. To date, approximately 85.6 million people live with at least…
Burn-out: the feeling of deep exhaustion, negativity, and a significant reduction in productivity and efficiency. Although it can relate to several stressors, burn-out is often associated with workplace stress. Recently, the World Health Organization included burn-out in its international classification of diseases, and defined it as an “occupational phenomenon” that stems from chronic workplace stress that…
As you likely know by now, heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women globally. What you may not know, is we’ve seen an even larger increase in cardiovascular deaths in younger individuals over the last decade. According to a recent study, 1 in 5 heart attack survivors is under 40 years…
In the United States alone, roughly 20 people die each day waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. Every 10 minutes, a new name is added to the donor organ waitlist, with over 114,000 people currently on the list. Globally, we’ve been witnessing the shortage of organs available for transplant and the number of individuals waiting is only…
It’s officially a new year and you know what that means- a time where many people create resolutions. If you’ve ever created a New Year’s resolution that slipped under the cracks, you’re not the only one. This year, we suggest focusing on the long-term goals where improving matters the most. Short-term goals could be beneficial,…
2019 was an incredibly exciting year for us at BIOLIFE4D – so much so that we wanted to share some of our proudest accomplishments as we head in to 2020! The continued support we have received from our investors, the scientific community, and the general public has been tremendous and has pushed us one step…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – a time filled with joy and loved ones. In addition to holiday festivities, it’s important to express gratitude and give back to those who need it the most. Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally and even surpasses the annual mortality rate of all types of cancer combined….
With holiday festivities just around the corner, it’s important to still be mindful of your heart health and eating habits. We all know how tempting those warm dishes and cookies could be, but certain ingredients should be avoided or consumed in moderation. Whether you’re cooking or attending a party, there are a few things to…
This week, 52 years ago, Dr. Christiaan Barnard successfully performed the first heart donor transplant on Lewis Washkansky, a South African man dying of heart disease. A modern miracle of its time, Dr. Barnard’s successful surgery provided hope to those suffering from this debilitating disease, while also laying the groundwork for future generations of development…
From our team at BIOLIFE4D, we want to wish you (an early) happy and healthy Thanksgiving! The Thanksgiving holiday is a great time to catch up with loved ones, feast on your favorite food, and for many, watch football. Above all, it’s an important time to reflect and express gratitude – which is exactly what…
Guest Postby Birney Jimm Heart disease is still the leading cause of death for individuals in the United States, with men being more vulnerable than women, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One in every four deaths in the US is attributed to heart disease, which totals to about 610,000 per annum. If…
At BIOLIFE4D, one of the most common questions we get is why the heart? Whether you’re reaching out to us on Facebook or Twitter, or getting in touch with us directly, we’re constantly getting asked – What about a lung? Can we bioprint kidneys? One reason we’re focused on the heart is because, if you’re one of the 3,500-4,000 people…
We’re almost halfway through November and you know what that means – winter is coming! For many people, cold weather tends to hinder motivation and productivity, causing the “winter blues.” If you live in an area that’s prone to a ton of snow, you especially know how stressful winter could be. Research points to a…
November has arrived, and along with changing leaves, colder weather and the holiday season, it’s also Diabetes Awareness Month. November 14th is World Diabetes Day, which draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public spotlight. You may not realize it, but there is a strong correlation…
Every 30 seconds, someone in the United States dies of a heart disease related event that could have potentially been treated with tissue regeneration or replacement. As the world’s leading killer, heart disease claims a devastating amount of lives each year globally, which is why it’s crucial to educate ourselves and do all that we can to…
At BIOLIFE4D, our ultimate goal is to 3D bioprint a human heart viable for transplant, but as we hit milestones along the way, there are opportunities to apply our results to other critical problems. Take our mini-heart for example. The mini heart was not only the appropriate next step on our way to reaching our full-sized heart,…
With summertime over and colder weather ahead, it’s time to get those healthy heart habits in full swing this fall. While it’s tempting to stay indoors and eat comfort food as the temperature decreases, it’s important you stay active, eat right and avoid any and all risk factors associated with heart disease – including high…
If you’ve been following along, you probably saw that last month we announced our biggest milestone to date – the ability to 3D bioprint our mini-heart. While we’ve made a lot of noise about the accomplishment (and why wouldn’t we!), we also want to showcase our amazing facilities where we were able to achieve this goal…
Our team consists of passionate scientists and medical professionals – each with a plethora of experience. One in particular, is our Chief Science Officer, Dr. Ravi Birla. Birla has been with BIOLIFE4D since 2018 and brings years of experience in the field of cardiac tissue and organ fabrication. Before BIOLIFE4D, Birla was the Associate Director of the…
If you’ve been following along, you’ll know that September was a big month for BIOLIFE4D. We re-opened our Regulation A+ equity crowdfunding campaign and then, thanks to the tremendous advancements that were made in our lab – which we’ll get to – we announced that we increased the price per share to $13.50, which represents a…
We are excited to announce that effective today we have modified our Regulation A+ equity crowdfunding offering. As a result of the tremendous advancements we have made in our labs, the price per share will be increasing to $13.50 per share, which represents a 35% increase in share price since our original offering. Last week we…
It’s finally here! If you’ve been following our social media platforms, you’ve probably noticed that we’ve been teasing a BIG announcement come September. Well, the day has finally arrived! We’re excited to announce that BIOLIFE4D has successfully 3D bioprinted a mini-heart, a significant milestone on our way towards our ultimate goal of producing a full-sized human…
We’re extremely excited to announce the launch of our second Regulation A+ equity crowdfunding campaign. Due to popular demand, we have re-opened the opportunity to invest in BIOLIFE4D’s life-saving technology! Since our first equity crowdfunding campaign, we’ve made exceptional progress – including the successful demonstration of 3D bioprinting human tissue, along with heart components like chambers,…
If you couldn’t tell, we’re beyond excited about our big announcement coming this September. While we are on our way to the ultimate goal of 3D bioprinting a human heart for transplant, we figured now is as good a time as any to reflect on our achievements so far and highlight some of our monumental…
If you can’t tell, we’re pretty excited. We have so much to share with you, and we think you’ll be pretty excited about it too. The only problem is we can’t … not yet. But once September is here get ready, because what we have to show you will blow you away. Our team,…
The Science at BIOLIFE4D As you might be aware the scientists at BIOLIFE4D have to work with several different cardiac cell types in bioengineering our cardiac constructs. And each of these separate types of specialized cells must be bioengineered by our science team from a patient’s white blood cells! Here are 6 specialized cell…
It’s the middle of February so we all know what that means – red hearts everywhere to celebrate a special holiday. If you’re thinking about Valentine’s Day, you wouldn’t be wrong. But this week we are recognizing another heart-based campaign – Heart Failure Awareness Week. In 2001 the Heart Failure Society of America, with support…
After a yearlong tremendously successful equity crowdfunding campaign, the ability to acquire equity in BIOLIFE4D and participate in the groundbreaking technology is quickly coming to an end. There are now only 24 hours left to invest in BIOLIFE4D before the opportunity to do so closes – this Thursday January 31, 2019! Earlier this weekwe announced the appointment…
We’re down to the wire. In just one week we’ll be closing the opportunity to invest in BIOLIFE4D through our equity crowdfunding campaign. This is your last chance to be able to participate with us in bringing this incredible technology to the market. It is your last chance to get in on the ground floor…
Heart disease kills more human beings than anything else on earth each year, accounting for 18 million deaths – about 31% of all global deaths. Solving heart disease has been one of humanity’s greatest challenges since the beginning of medicine but sadly, scientists have not been able to figure it out. The impact of deaths from…
The beginning of each year is a great time to get a lot of things in order, and one of those is finances and investments. Many people invest in vehicles like index funds that spread their money across a large number of companies, and often don’t keep track of where their money goes. At the…
January 2019 is the final month to invest in BIOLIFE4D’s Regulation A+ offering to participate in the groundbreaking technology of 3D bioprinting human hearts viable for transplant. If you’re not familiar, in February 2018, BIOLIFE4D launched this offering to allow both accredited and non-accredited potential investors to consider helping us bring this historical, lifesaving technology…
It’s that time of the year again: the end – and many people will use this time to look back at how they lived this year, and how they can better themselves in the next. In addition to finding new ways to help themselves, many people will think about new ways that they can help…
In our efforts to save human lives by fighting heart disease and heart shortages, 2018 was our busiest year to date. With the help of a world-class team and forward-thinking investors, we have already made major scientific and biological strides and hope to begin bringing our incredible technology to the market by the end of…
In February of this year, we announced our Regulation A+ crowdfunding campaign to give everyone the opportunity to invest in BIOLIFE4D and share our mission to change the way heart disease is treated forever. We’ve received a tremendous amount of support throughout the year from our investors and are thankful to be working with each…
The first heart transplant in human history took place on December 3, 1967, which means earlier this week we celebrated the 51st anniversary of the heart transplant. The heart transplant process has improved significantly in that time, perhaps most importantly the survival rate of transplant recipients. However, one aspect that still requires improvement is the…
The end-of-year holiday season brings families and friends together, and many people will be asked by loved ones what they would like to receive as gifts. These gifts can thoughtfully demonstrate an understanding of what the recipients enjoy or what matters most to them. To find these gifts, many people will head to shopping malls or…
If you’re reading this, it is because you’ve lived healthily enough to reach another Thanksgiving. Everyone is thankful for something and in this case, you may be thankful that you and your loved ones are all together once more. None of this would be possible, though, without beating hearts. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of…
Many people know someone who – for one reason or another – wishes they invested in a company very early in its existence. One of the major benefits of investing in a company early is that if it’s successful, you will likely have bought in at a low price and your securities will be worth…
Less than six months ago we announced our residency at the Johnson & Johnson Innovation JLABS at the renowned Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Since that time, through the access of state-of-the-art equipment and support, we have been able to accelerate our scientific roadmap, successfully 3D bioprinting a human cardiac patch significantly ahead of schedule. Following…
In addition to working on our 3D bioprinted mini human heart, October has been a busy month for BIOLIFE4D with media coverage in the Houston Chronicle, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Medical Device and Diagnostics Industry (MDDI) and 3Dnatives. We’re thrilled with the continued support of our efforts, and hope our investors feel the same way. Whether you’re…
As humans have evolved, so too has our understanding of our bodies and how we can enhance, repair or extend life. Since the dawn of time, humanity has encountered disease and other external circumstances that require medical innovation and care. Even for seemingly irreplaceable parts of the body and organs, we have a knack for…
Diversification is a widely-practiced investment strategy in which investors and asset managers assemble portfolios containing various stocks and other kinds of assets – some high-risk, low-risk and even passion projects for social good – to increase their chances at greater returns. You may be a savvy investor, but chances are your portfolio doesn’t already include securities…
Earlier this year, BIOLIFE4D established operations in Houston, Texas, to continue developing our medical technology, and to take significant strides toward our goal of 3D bioprinting a human heart viable for transplant. As a Johnson & Johnson JLABS resident at Texas Medical Center, we have access to world-class laboratory facilities, making the city of Houston’s…
Investments come in many different forms – real estate, stocks, bonds and crowdfunding, to name a few. Across all forms, a movement gaining a lot of momentum in recent years has been ethical investing. Ethical investing often involves avoiding investments in controversial companies or projects. Many advisors and retirement plans offer ethical investing options that will…
In case you didn’t already know, this Saturday, September 29 marks World Heart Day. Created by the World Heart Federation, this date serves to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, the world’s leading killer. This education centers around preventative measures individuals can take to reduce their own risk of cardiovascular disease – like diet and exercise – but…
We’ve recently shared more recognition of BIOLIFE4D and our scientific innovation in the global media, as outlets like BBC showcased our life-saving technology. Today we’re pleased to announce that we were recently recognized as a nominee for the 17th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards, held each year to celebrate innovators within the Chicago-ecosystem. BIOLIFE4D was nominated in…
Summer may be winding down, but BIOLIFE4D’s efforts to 3D bioprint a human heart viable for transplant are not and the media has taken notice. These efforts have attracted international attention, as evidenced by recent features in the BBC and on Verdict. We haven’t forgotten our roots, though, as 3DPrint.com and Medical Device Network have…
In addition to marking the end of summer and bringing cooler weather in many places, September is Healthy Aging Month and a great time to think about how you can age like a fine wine. Your heart is perhaps the most important organ in your body and if you want it to take care of you,…
As BIOLIFE4D works to 3D bioprint a full-size human heart viable for transplant, we have an opportunity to complete several incremental achievements, each of which not only validates our technology and process but also provides huge market potential while on our way to developing the full heart. Scientifically, one of our first steps was to…
Although humans have been transplanting hearts for 50 years, a heart transplant is still an incredibly complicated procedure posing some major challenges – the available supply of transplantable hearts, getting a recipient’s body to accept another human being’s heart, and having world-class medical facilities and personnel to execute the procedure. The heart is one of,…
As you are probably aware by now, one of the greatest challenges facing the organ transplant industry is a shortage of organs available for transplant. It’s possible to live without some organs – like kidneys – and so those can be donated by living donors. However, most organs are vital, and are required for survival….
When BIOLIFE4D successfully 3D bioprinted human cardiac tissue, two of the main reasons we were excited were that it’s obviously a significant medical milestone, and because we did it well ahead of our initial schedule. With that said, we’ve followed it up by aiming even higher, and are now laser-focused in our labs on 3D…
As of April 2018, the U.S. organ transplant waiting list was about 114,000 names long, while less than 35,000 transplants were performed in 2017. Overall, about one third of the total demand is being met, and when that happens, people often resort to illegal means to secure organs. As a result, 5-10% of all organ transplants…
At BIOLIFE4D, we’re working to 3D bioprint human organs viable for transplant from patients’ own cells. That work is very complex and quite frankly, so is the market for this kind of technology. Each year, many different types of organs are transplanted, each of which are affected by unique supply challenges and thus present different…
In case you missed it, BIOLIFE4D recently successfully demonstrated its ability to 3D bioprint human cardiac tissue derived from stem cells, which it had reprogrammed from an individual’s specialized cells into the different types of heart cells needed to bioengineer a human heart. And astonishingly, we 3D bioprinted our human cardiac patch more than a year…
Since we announced our Regulation A+ equity crowdfunding campaign back in February, we have been met with tremendous support and enthusiasm from individuals who felt connected to the cause and wanted to help. Nearly five months later the support from our investors continues, but we’ve also attracted a host of new eyes toward our company…
It’s been a hot week as we roll in to July, and BIOLIFE4D set off some early fireworks with media features in two prominent publications – Popular Mechanics and Crain’s Chicago Business! Both of these highly influential news outlets featured our scientific milestone achievements from last week. We couldn’t be more proud to see the…
Earlier this week, we shared with the world that BIOLIFE4D has achieved an incredible scientific milestone, having successfully 3D bioprinted human cardiac tissue. In the days since the announcement, we’ve received tremendous feedback and the world has certainly taken notice. Below are a selection of some of the pieces of media coverage we’ve achieved this…
We are extremely excited to announce that BIOLIFE4D has successfully demonstrated its ability to 3D bioprint viable human cardiac tissue – specifically, a human cardiac patch. And what is just as incredible it that our science team, which is located at the prestigious research facility at JLABS, was able to accomplish this feat far ahead…
Today is an exciting day for BIOLIFE4D. After just a few months and more than $1M in investments raised, we’re pleased to announce that we’ve modified our Regulation A+ (Mini-IPO) offering due to popular demand and that the stock price has now reached $12 per share – a 20% increase in just four months. Since…
BIOLIFE4D stands on the precipice of a technology breakthrough that we truly believe will alter the way potential partners and investors consider our company. From Day 1, we have done our best to outline a clear strategy so that our shareholders, partners and interested parties would understand our vision. From there, it has been on us…
It is with great pleasure that I announce the opening of BIOLIFE4D research labs at JLABS, within the Texas Medical Center, Houston. After several months of strategy planning, BIOLIFE4D is now positioned in the heart of the world’s largest medical center, Texas Medical Center. Houston is the mecca of heart research and is home to…
The last several months have been an incredible time for BIOLIFE4D. In February, we launched our equity crowdfunding campaign to help in our mission to 3D bioprint viable treatment alternatives to cardiac issues, like patches, valves, and full hearts for transplant. Our scientific achievements are progressing rapidly, and the media has certainly taken notice. We have…
You’ve likely heard that BIOLIFE4D is currently raising funds to 3D bioprint transplantable human hearts, valves, and other organs. In order to do that, we need people like you to be aware of what we’re working towards. If these stories have you excited and you want to spread the word, we’d love you to share…
When investing, it is important to consider companies and ventures that address common problems. Unfortunately, heart disease is an extremely common problem, as in the U.S. it kills one in three women and one in four men each year. In the developed world as a whole, it kills one in three people. Because there are…
If you’re like many Americans, you may have recently received your federal and state tax returns. People use these sudden windfalls of money for lots of different things. Some spend it all in short shopping sprees, while others use it to pay bills or stow it away in savings. If you’re interested in improving your…
As many know, February was American Heart Month. First recognized in 1964, Heart Month has gone on to serve as a reminder to Americans how important heart health is to themselves, their families, and their friends. It’s an important reminder too – heart disease is the #1 killer of men and women in the U.S….
This Sunday, April 15 is Good Deeds Day, when people celebrate by doing good deeds for others and for the world. Established in 2007, Good Deeds Day has become an annual tradition in 93 countries, based on the idea that everyone is capable of doing good. In 2017, 2.5 million participants helped with about 20,000…
BIOLIFE4D is pleased to announce today the availability of two new investment methods – mobile device and debit/credit cards! Investing in BIOLIFE4D has never been easier, as we have now expanded our solutions to provide investors with multiple options for investment. Mobile Devices In addition to laptop and desktop computers, investors can now utilize their…
Aside from the recent holidays and April fools, this week also officially kicked off National Donate Life Month, a period dedicated to encouraging Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those donors who have impacted the lives of others. According to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, every ten minutes,…
As of March 21, spring is in the air. On top of taking advantage of the warmer weather and additional daylight, people like to clean. People clean their cars, yards, floors, gutters, closets – you name it. But this year, why don’t you make it a goal to spring clean your arteries, your heart, and…
By now you’re aware of BIOLIFE4D’s mission to transform the way heart disease is treated and to save lives by innovating the transplant process. Through our revolutionary 3D bioprinting process, we will produce viable human organs for transplant and provide a higher quality of life for patients. However, there is another group that we are…
Last Sunday the majority of the United States observed Daylight Savings Time, which for many means we’re getting closer to Spring and warmer weather. For one night though, it also meant one less hour of sleep (to the chagrin of many). Daylight Savings Time can affect sleeping rhythms, as it gets dark later and light…
It’s been about a month since we opened up our Regulation A+ equity crowdfunding campaign for investment and as our CEO Steve Morris noted recently, the response has been incredible. We’ve been accepting new investments every day and our group of public shareholders is growing! It really has been an incredible few weeks. To date,…
As warmer weather approaches (for those of us in multi-seasonal areas), stepping outside becomes more enticing. Many of us have likely spent the colder months hibernating inside, indulging on too many delicious holiday snacks. Even if you’re not ready to get working on your beach bod, now is a great time to get back outside…
Two weeks ago, we took a significant step toward our mission of revolutionizing treatment for heart disease when we launched our Regulation A+ equity crowdfunding campaign. The decision to allow outside investment by the general public into BIOLIFE4D was an easy one. Heart disease has touched the lives of tens of millions of people across…
It’s that time of the year again: Valentine’s Day when we celebrate our significant others, loved ones, and families. It’s also Heart Month! Since love is such a major theme of this holiday and of this time of year, we’ve put together a list of eight songs – some older, some newer – that will…
February is an important time of year for the heart, but not for the reason you might be thinking of. Sure, there’s that holiday about love and emotions from the heart, but we’re talking about something much more significant. February is American Heart Month – sponsored by The American Heart Association – and is the…
Heart failure and losing a loved one to sudden cardiac arrest is emotionally draining and something that no one should ever have to experience. Sadly, too many of us have been through this experience. The disparity between donor hearts and the number of patients requiring a heart transplant is staggering. There are only 3,000 donor…
It was December 24, 2014 when I first heard the words “heart failure.” I wasn’t feeling great but by no means did I think it was anything serious. I prided myself on healthy living and eating. January, 2015 was when I was first hospitalized for my condition and spent a total of 66 days in…
While many people associate cold weather dangers with hypothermia or frostbite, there’s more to it. According to Northwestern Medicine, falling temperatures increase risks for heart attacks. It can create dangerous combinations of cardiovascular risks, so it’s important to take steps to protect yourself. Like heart transplant waiting lists, winter heart health is a supply and…
*** The following contribution is from Virgil Anderson, a tireless advocate for awareness around workplace asbestos exposure, as well as someone who was diagnosed with mesothelioma *** 3D printing is revolutionizing many industries, but the possibility that this technology could print cells, tissues, and organs for human patients is perhaps the most exciting application. In fact,…
At each year’s end, people resolve to improve in certain aspects of their lives and make the new year better than the last. These resolutions range from financial to physical, and everything in between. If you need help with your resolution, allow BIOLIFE4D to recommend one: better heart health. If you take care of your…
Jack Radandt was born with a rare condition called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. The condition is a congenital heart defect affecting normal blood flow through the heart. Jack’s heart reconstruction process began at 10 days old, and his remaining two surgeries were performed before he reached the age of three. After the surgeries, he triumphed…
