Saturday, December 21, 2013

Caltech and Harvard Bioengineers Create Artificial Jellyfish that Swims

Caltech and Harvard Bioengineers Create Artificial Jellyfish that Swims
This video shows the launch and swimming of a tissue-engineered jellyfish, or "Medusoid," compared to real jellyfish, and the intermediate design steps. The construct is made from silicone rubber and powered by lab-grown heart tissue. Contraction of the Medusoid, at a frequency of 1-2Hz, can be triggered by external electrical field stimulation.


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