Thursday, January 13, 2011

Neat Biomaterials/Biomimicry/New Products Piece

Regarding basic research and product potential.
"A tiny marine creature called a chiton might hold the key to better artificial teeth and bones. This rather unexpected possibility comes from a relatively new branch of science called biomaterials. These are materials that are inspired by what plants and animals make but tweaked to make useful new products."
http://www.npr.org/2011/01/13/132859853/rock-munching-mollusks-a-model-for-artificial-bones

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