The capacity of biological tissues to heal after being wounded is one of their most enviable traits. In recent years, materials scientists have been trying to emulate this capability by developing synthetic self-healing or easily mendable materials for products ranging from aerospace parts to athletic gear (SN: 2/17/01, p. 101: Scientists develop self-healing composites).
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