Science
Octopus-inspired teat for transplanting cell sheets – AlKhaleej Today
Octopus-inspired teat for transplanting cell sheets
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a nipple to pick up and transfer thin sheets of cells or tissue that are intended for therapeutic purposes such as wound healing or tissue transplantation. Inspired by octopus suction cups, the device can gently manipulate the delicate leaves without causing damage, and uses heating and a temperature sensitive hydrogel to create suction between the sucker and leaf. In the past few decades, sheets of cells or tissue have increasingly been u…
-
Noosa News18 hours agoBrisbane vs Collingwood live blog: Richmond selects Noah Balta as unbeaten Lions prepare for Magpies test
-
General17 hours agoNT Coalition candidate Lisa Siebert diverges from Jacinta Nampijinpa Price on royal commission call
-
General18 hours agoCanberra man named as doctor accused of rape after suppression order lifted
-
Noosa News20 hours agoAustralians tell ABC’s Your Say how they saw the second leaders debate