Synthetic Jellyfish

Synthetic Jellyfish

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the creation of a synthetic jellyfish, the medusoid, by scientists at Harvard and Caltech. This medusoid, made using tissue engineering, mimics the swimming motion of real jellyfish. It demonstrates the potential to grow live muscle tissue, paving the way for future applications like testing medicines and growing synthetic organs. The research team plans to explore more marine animals to refine their techniques, with the findings published in Nature Biotechnology.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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