A biohybrid hand which can move objects and do a scissor gesture has been built by a team at the University of Tokyo and Waseda University in Japan. The researchers used thin strings of lab-grown ...

Scientists at the University of Tokyo and Waseda University have built a biohybrid hand that moves, grasps objects, and makes ...

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Researchers in Japan have taken a major step forward in biohybrid robotics by developing a hand powered by lab-grown muscle tissue. A collaborative effort between the University of Tokyo and Waseda ...

Lack of nutrients, necrosis and muscle fiber alignment issues have limited the scale of previous biohybrid systems.

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In chilly weather, it’s normal to experience cold fingers. But if you frequently have cold fingers or hands, it could be a sign of a medical condition, like diabetes or a vitamin B12 deficiency. If ...