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Team discovered cells and structures that let squid skin change from transparent to colored, leading to a new tunable material for camouflage, displays, and thermal management. (news.uci.edu)
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  • UC Irvine researchers and collaborators at the Marine Biological Laboratory have uncovered cells and structures responsible for helping squid skin change from transparent to colored.
  • The scientists drew inspiration from squid skin to develop an advanced tunable material for use in camouflage, displays, and thermal management.
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