Octopus-inspired sucker transfers thin, delicate tissue grafts, biosensors: study_china.org.cn – China.org.cn

CHICAGO, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) — A new device inspired by an octopus’s sucker can rapidly transfer delicate tissue or electronic sheets to the patient, overcoming a key barrier to clinical application, according to a news release posted on the website of University of Illinois (UI) on Friday.
In order to seek a way to quickly pick up and release the thin, delicate sheets of cells or electronics without damaging them, researchers at UI, along with collaborators at Purdue University, Chung-Ang Univer…

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