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What was the inspiration for the scientists' research on noodles?
What was the inspiration for the scientists' research on noodles?
The scientists were inspired by the elasticity of wheat noodles in Xi'an, China.
What were the scientists trying to create with their research?
What were the scientists trying to create with their research?
The scientists were trying to create a synthetic tissue that closely mimics biological skin and tissue.
What material did the scientists discover could be the missing ingredient for their synthetic tissue?
What material did the scientists discover could be the missing ingredient for their synthetic tissue?
The scientists discovered that granules of common starch could be the missing ingredient for their synthetic tissue.
When was the new paper published?
When was the new paper published?
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What journal was the new paper published in?
What journal was the new paper published in?
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What are the potential applications of the breakthrough in synthetic tissue technology?
What are the potential applications of the breakthrough in synthetic tissue technology?
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How does human skin protect itself?
How does human skin protect itself?
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Why have humans found it difficult to mimic the engineering of skin and tissue?
Why have humans found it difficult to mimic the engineering of skin and tissue?
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What are the limitations of current options for synthetic tissues?
What are the limitations of current options for synthetic tissues?
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What did the internal structure of the noodles resemble?
What did the internal structure of the noodles resemble?
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