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An injured puppy wore a 3D printed exoskeleton to stabilize her skull

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An injured puppy wore a 3D printed exoskeleton to stabilize her skull
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A young dog named Loca suffered a broken skull after an attack by another dog and was fitted for a 3D-printed exoskeleton by UC Davis biomedical engineering students and veterinary surgeons.

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Tony Lee

Tony is an LA native with a deep passion for all things science. Other passions include eating all of his friends' leftovers, serenading without invitation, and listening to the same song on repeat.

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