A team of researchers has developed artificial tissues that have the ability to actuate and contract like human muscles. The team, led by Professor David Kaplan from Tufts University, has developed a type of tissue that uses a combination of hydrogels and synthetic fibers to actuate and respond to electrical signals. This new type of tissue could be used in a variety of applications, including soft robotics and prosthetic limbs. The research, published in Nature Communications, paves the way for the development of more complex artificial muscles that can be used in a variety of applications.

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