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Read article: Cricket bacteria break down recalcitrant waste Biomaterials Research update Cricket bacteria break down recalcitrant waste A micro-organism in the gut of C. lapagei degrades lignin, a phenomenon that might be extendable to other bacteria and other types of polluting waste, such as plastic
Read article: STM measurements redefine protein conductances Biomaterials Research update STM measurements redefine protein conductances Results of experiments on single proteins using the right contacts counter their reputation as poor conductors
Read article: Changing humidity gets spider silk in a twist Biomaterials Research update Changing humidity gets spider silk in a twist Humidity-driven torsional deformation of dragline silk shows potential for rotary actuators and artificial muscles
Read article: Protocells help make DNA computer Biomaterials Research update Protocells help make DNA computer Synthetic cell-like capsules protect biomolecular logic gates while allowing them to operate faster
Read article: Upconverting nanoparticles allow mice to see in infrared Nanomaterials Research update Upconverting nanoparticles allow mice to see in infrared The technique could help advance night vision technologies
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