The duo knew from their previous studies that certain cells in the mouse embryo were tenser and sturdier than others due to differences in their internal scaffolds, which underpin the cell membrane and keep it taut.
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Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
Moreover, biomedical engineers are testing self-healing polymers for implants, tissue scaffolds, and wearable medical devices.
In late October and early November, Día de los Muertos brings colorful marigolds, ofrendas (altars) to honor the dead, parades, and special foods like pan de muerto to the city.
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Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
Indigenous communities use them as spiritual altars.
From church pulpits to community gatherings, the policy U-turn was widely viewed as a betrayal of Black Americans who had propped up the retail giant's fortunes.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
But one of his most consequential legacies unfolded far from church pulpits and voting booths.
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