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Sea cucumber–inspired gel could help heal damaged tissue in humans

Source: Phys.org · Published 25 Oct 2026, 11:00

Inspired by the ability of sea cucumbers to change the stiffness of their bodies, University of Waterloo researchers have developed a gel that could one day help repair damaged tendons and other soft tissues without leaving permanent material behind.

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