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Read article: Impurities toughen tooth enamel, but could make teeth vulnerable to decay Biomaterials Research update Impurities toughen tooth enamel, but could make teeth vulnerable to decay Strength could come at the cost of higher solubility in acid
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Read article: Cotton yarn flexes its muscles Biomaterials Research update Cotton yarn flexes its muscles Researchers make smart materials from ordinary cotton using a twisting and plying technique
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