Tissue engineering aims to create artificial tissue from biomaterials, specific cells, and growth factors. These engineered tissue constructs have far-reaching benefits, with possibilities for organ replacement and tissue repair.

This video introduces the field of tissue engineering and examines the components of engineered tissue. This video also outlines some prominent methods used to create the tissue scaffold, introduce a cell population, and encourage growth and proliferation. Finally, some key challenges and important applications of the technology are demonstrated.