The Elasticity of Wheat Noodles

The scientists were inspired by the elasticity of wheat noodles in Xi'an, China.

The scientists were trying to create a synthetic tissue that closely mimics biological skin and tissue.

The scientists discovered that granules of common starch could be the missing ingredient for their synthetic tissue.

<p>The new paper was published on January 29th.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The new paper was published in the journal Matter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Applications could include soft robotics, medical implants, sustainable food packaging, and biofiltration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human skin protects itself by reorganizing its internal structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The engineering of skin and tissue is difficult to mimic because they are extraordinary feats of engineering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Current options for synthetic tissues can only manage one or two of biological tissue's characteristics, such as malleability or strength, but not both.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The internal structure of the noodles resembled biological tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers