Artificial muscle fibers could serve as cell scaffolds

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May 25, 2023, 8:28 pm448 ptsHot
In two new studies, North Carolina State University researchers have designed and tested a series of textile fibers that can change shape and generate force like a muscle. In the first study, published in Actuators, the researchers focused on the materials' influence on artificial muscles' strength and…

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