Can Brittle Stars Unlock New Biomaterials and Improve Human Health?

Project specs

Format

2D

Contact

Denis Machado

Country

USA

Length

2.5mins

Summary

Scientists have already applied TEM and RNA-Seq to find candidate MCT genes. Now, they will use in situ hybridization and RNAi to zero down on the genes that control MCT with the ultimate goal of producing new smart and dynamic biomaterials for the betterment of human health.

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