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Octopus and transplants
Can the remarkable dexterity of octopus suckers help improve delicate surgery? They have inspired a device to transfer fragile sheets of thin tissue in surgical procedures.
S2 Ep11. Can the remarkable dexterity of octopus suckers help improve delicate surgery? The octopus uses its powerful arms to grip onto rocks, capture prey and walk around the sea floor. Suckers are found along the arms which are crucial for manipulating objects. The action of these suckers has inspired a device to transfer fragile sheets of thin tissue in surgical procedures.
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