Octopus-inspired sucker transfers thin, delicate tissue grafts and biosensors

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October 19, 2020

Thin tissue grafts and flexible electronics have a host of applications for wound healing, regenerative medicine and biosensing. A new device inspired by an octopus's sucker rapidly transfers delicate tissue or electronic sheets to the patient, overcoming a key barrier to clinical application. Read more from the University of Illinois.

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