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Lights, camera, action: engineering shape-shifting starfish cells
An optogenetic method for controlling the movement of starfish oocytes has been developed, which could have applications for ...
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MIT Scientists Use Light to Control Cell Movement in Starfish
"A starfish is a fascinating system because it starts with a ... enabling the cell to contract and move. In previous work, Fakhri's group showed that a cell's movements can be manipulated by varying ...
MIT scientists reshape starfish using light – Here’s how
Scientists were able to manipulate cells by changing the location of the light. With this technique, they were able to ...
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Scientists use light to control how cells move and shape themselves
The researchers observed that light activated the enzyme, causing predictable cell movements. For example, specific light ...
5 animals that have more than one brain, with some on their legs and arms
Animals with multiple brains have evolved this way to improve survival. Whether it's for controlling many limbs independently ...
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Shape Changes in Starfish Ooctyes Orchestrated Using Optogenetics
Engineered starfish oocytes shape-shift in response to light, may enable the design of synthetic, light-activated cells for ...
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MIT scientists use light to change the shape of starfish cells
MIT scientists have discovered a way to control the movements of starfish cells using light, which could have biomedical applications.