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July 2021 in “Nature Communications” 4D polycarbonate scaffolds show promise for soft tissue repair due to their biocompatibility, shape memory, and minimal immune response.
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January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” People with cleft lip and palate often have respiratory problems.
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