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By copying both viruses and carriers of cholesterol found in the blood, very small nanocarriers of drugs can be designed to treat cancer cells.
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Up Next in Nature = Future - Season 1
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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.
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The Glass of the Diatoms
On the model of diatoms, cellular microorganisms surrounded by a glass hull in the water, we are now able to manufacture a variety of materials, at room temperature, very useful for many industrial and medical applications.
