mimics
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Chemistry
Creating the perfect morsel of meat: Engineers develop metamaterial that mimics the structure of muscle and fat
Lamb chops – wood. Credit: Hebrew University In a new publication in Nature Communications, Israeli and Palestinian engineers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have pioneered the use of metamaterials to create whole meat. This effort leverages cutting-edge materials science to overcome the long-standing challenge of recreating the texture and structure of traditional meat while providing a scalable and cost-effective…
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Nanotechnology
AI-designed ‘nanocage’ mimics virus behavior to enhance gene therapy
Cryo-EM analysis of the designed novel protein nanocage. Credit: POSTECH Researchers have developed an innovative treatment platform by using artificial intelligence (AI) to mimic the complex structure of the virus. Their pioneering research was published in the journal Nature on December 18th. Viruses are uniquely designed to encapsulate genetic material within a spherical protein shell, allowing the virus to replicate…
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Chemistry
Eco-friendly reactor mimics lightning to produce ammonia from air and water
A plasma electrochemical reactor developed by Chris Li’s team can convert nitrogen in the air into ammonia without producing carbon dioxide emissions. Credit: Douglas Levere/University at Buffalo There’s a good chance you owe your existence to the Haber-Bosch process. This industrial chemical reaction between hydrogen and nitrogen produces ammonia, a key ingredient in the synthetic fertilizers that provide much of…
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