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Discover the power of hydrogel: researchers at Penn State mimic tissue behaviors using special hydrogels for potential ...

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A biomaterial that can mimic certain behaviors within biological tissues could advance regenerative medicine, disease modeling, soft robotics and more, according to researchers.

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They are used in cleaning our drinking water, treating sewage, processing foods and keeping pharmaceuticals safe—membranes are a crucial part of everyday life.