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MIT bends biology: Starfish cells shape-shift under light to heal, deliver drugs

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Researchers at MIT have discovered a way to manipulate cellular motions using light.

The team was able to direct cellular movements such as contractions, pinches, and even shape transformations from circles into squares.

This gives a better understanding of fundamental biological phenomena such as embryo development and healing.

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