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Vocal Fold Research Inspired by Insects

Caption: University of Delaware researchers are developing new materials, modeled after the protein resilin found in insects such as the cicada, which may be useful in treating vocal fold disorders.

Credit: Kathy F. Atkinson/University of Delaware

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