By studying the molecular metabolism of bears during hibernation, researchers discovered the reason for their muscle protein preservation. These results help fighting against human muscle atrophy.
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Restorative Bacteria
Regenerative medicine uses innovative molecules from bacteria found in the seabed. These polysaccharides can form a hydrogel, ideal for bone's and cartilage's reconstruction.
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The Very Greedy Termites
The digestion process in termites is the most powerful methanation process known in the animal world. They can help us increasing the yields of human waste transformation into biogas.
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A Natural Kettle
Design an everyday object that spends more less energy because it’s based on natural insulation and optimization from the toucan, from the nautilus, from the polar bear and from the termite mounds.
