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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Living materials could grow products

Living materials could grow products
Living materials based on bacteria and grown in a Boston lab could point to a greener way of manufacturing. In future, complex and interactive structures could be grown using cells programmed to assemble into intricate patterns, the researchers argue. They describe patterned biofilms made from proteins tougher than steel, designed to incorporate semiconducting crystals and electrical wiring.

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