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May 2nd, 2003

Scientist uses viruses as building blocks for new technology

Abstract:
Angela Belcher is inspired by sea snails. To make their beautiful mother-of-pearl shells, the small creatures have developed a way to stack individual grains of calcium carbonate into layers so that they form a uniquely luminescent and very strong structure.

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