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Building roots in glass, a bio-inspired approach to creating 3D microvascular networks using plants and fungi

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Kyushu University developed a new bio-inspired approach to building complex 3D microfluidic networks by utilizing plant roots and fungal hyphae as molds.

The team developed a 'soil' medium using nanoparticles of glass (silica) and a cellulose based binding agent, then allowed plants and fungi to grow roots into it.

After the plants were removed, the glass was left with a network of micrometer-sized hollow holes where the roots once were.

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