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Spiders use hydraulic pressure rather than antagonistic muscles to extend their legs. In 2022, Rice University researchers triggered movement by injecting air into dead spiders, creating grippers that can lift 130% of their body weight. The study introduced the term 'necrobotics' for using dead biological material as robotics components....

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🚨BEYOND LIFE AND DEATH: SCIENTISTS UNCOVER 'THIRD STATE' OF EXISTENCE In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of Washington and City of Hope National Medical Center have discovered a 'third state' of existence that challenges our understanding of life and death. This state occurs when cells from dead organisms continue to function and even develop new capabilities beyond their original purpose. The study, published in Physiology, reveals fascinating examples of this phenomenon. Skin cells from dead frogs have been observed reorganizing into 'xenobots' - tiny organisms capable of movement. Similarly, human lung cells have formed 'anthrobots' that can navigate their environment and even repair themselves and nearby damaged cells. Professor Peter Noble and Alex Pozhitkov, leading the research, suggest that electrical circuits within cell membranes might be responsible for this remarkable ability. Factors such as environmental conditions, energy sources, and the organism's characteristics play crucial roles in determining whether cells can enter this third state. This discovery has far-reaching implications, potentially revolutionizing regenerative medicine and forcing a reconsideration of the legal definition of death. As research continues, scientists are exploring the ethical and practical consequences of this new frontier in biology. While the full potential of this 'third state' remains to be seen, it's clear that our understanding of life's boundaries is evolving, opening up exciting new avenues for scientific exploration and medical advancement. Source: Nature Media: DailyMail

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