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Scientists Form Synthetic Cells Change Shape When Exposed to Light

Cells are in a constant state of motion, shaping and reshaping themselves to form living organisms. Whether dividing, healing wounds, or building tissues, these microscopic movements depend on chemical...

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Combining Bioelectronics With Cell-Based Synthetic Biology

Biohybrid devices, which combine engineered cells with bioelectronics, represent a promising frontier where the strengths of both fields merge to create novel constructs with properties not otherwise attainable. Recent...