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The study of self-medication of great apes, ie their knowledge of healing plants, allows us to discover new active molecules against human diseases.
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At the Heart of the Cell
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A Bio-inspired Glue
Inspired by the hydrophobic properties of animals such as marine worm, researchers have developed a unique medical glue that adheres inside the body and reduces impact of invasive surgeries.
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The Cricket’s Air Blows
By reproducing the ultra fast mode of information flow developed by the hairs of cricket, high-performance micro electronic sensors are developed for technological or medical purposes.
