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From fungus to fashion: Chinese scientists develop sustainable ‘living textiles’
Chinese scientists have developed sustainable textiles from a fungus that can self-clean and regenerate. The fabric can be customized using microorganisms for features like color and UV protection, addressing challenges in scaling engineered living materials (ELMs) into durable structures.
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