Can flies build muscle without lifting a single weight?
In short: Scientists are exploring the biological mechanisms that allow flies to develop muscle mass effortlessly. This video explores how researchers are using these biological insights to develop advanced robots constructed from living cells.
Researchers are investigating the biological pathways that allow certain organisms, such as flies and mice, to develop muscle mass without traditional exercise. This study into muscle development may provide the foundation for a new frontier in bioengineering: the creation of robots made entirely of living cells.
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