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Two spherical, yellowish biological structures are positioned side by side against a dark background.
7mins
The Well
Biohacking our way to health
This biologist built a living robot from frog cells — and it could hold the key to the future of regenerative medicine.
Michael Levin
A faint, grayscale image of a classical statue’s face with soft features and minimal details visible against a plain background.
4mins
The Well
The science of the “self”
How do “you” emerge from a collection of cells? A biologist explains.
Michael Levin
Black and white illustration of a plant stem cross-section with honeycomb-like cell structure, shown on a green background.
8mins
The Well
Can cells think?
We know that humans are an intelligent species. But this biologist breaks down the intelligence of each of our cells — and it will blow your mind.
Michael Levin
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