Scientists create new cancer research tool based on lotus leaves
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Bioengineers at Rice University have developed a novel system for culturing cancer cell clusters, inspired by the unique properties of lotus leaves. The new zinc oxide-based culturing surface replicates the structure of a lotus leaf, providing a highly adaptable platform for generating three-dimensional nanoscale tumor models. This innovative approach could potentially revolutionize our understanding of complex tumor characteristics, and significantly advance cancer research.