I-Che Li, Rice University (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University graduate student I-Che Li holds a vial of hydrogel that can be drawn into strands through a process he developed in the lab of chemist Jeffrey Hartgerink. Credit Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions For news reporting purposes only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.