Researchers have formulated design rules that guide how ribosomes can incorporate new kinds of monomers to produce synthetic polymers
New design rules allow ribosomes to create advanced materials
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Novel shape-shifting material can produce human face
Complex shape-shifting lattices composed of multiple elastomeric materials can grow or shrink in response to changes in temperature
Microswimmers manipulate single particles and cells
A new type of micromotor controlled by ultrasound and magnets could provide a powerful tool for advanced biomedical research
Method for 3D printing of soft materials in fine detail
New technique for 3D printing of soft materials with additive manufacturing
Wood toughens up spider silk
Adding spider silk protein to wood cellulose nanofibrils makes tougher, but flexible composite
Self-folding materials pop-up at a stretch
Mechanically-triggered origami-inspired approach creates complex three-dimensional structures for biomedicine, electronics or robotics
Origami inspires shape-shifting microelectronics
Researchers have demonstrated self-folding, biocompatible 3D structures
Magnetic threads slide through blood vessels to reach clots in the brain
Wires coated with magnetic materials and hydrogel can be guided through arteries by magnetic fields
Artificially engineering the intestine
Researchers have created an artificial scaffold that mimics the native small intestinal architecture, complete with villi