Biomechanical light-activated ray made from heart cells.

Biomechanical light-activated ray made from heart cells.

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glazbagun

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Friday 8th July 2016
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https://www.newscientist.com/article/2096442-watch...
http://gizmodo.com/this-cyborg-stingray-is-the-coo...

A team have used a gold skeleton, polymer skin, some genetically engineered light-sensitive rat heart cells and created a cyborg fish body that can be steered around a tank.




Edited by glazbagun on Friday 8th July 13:55

CrutyRammers

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Friday 8th July 2016
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Smart stuff.

Simpo Two

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Friday 8th July 2016
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Light may control it but what do the cells use for energy?