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Octopus and transplants
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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Sep 5, 2021
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S2 Ep11. Can the remarkable dexterity of octopus suckers help improve delicate surgery? The octopus uses its powerful arms to grip onto rocks, capture prey and walk around the sea floor. Suckers are found along the arms which are crucial for manipulating objects. The action of these suckers has inspired a device to transfer fragile sheets of thin tissue in surgical procedures.
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Get in touch: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals
Released:
Sep 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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