Texas A&M University College of Engineering’s Post

Ever wondered how the Grinch's iconic look was created? In the holiday movie, makeup artists spent hours each day transforming Jim Carrey with prosthetics. Now, materials like those used for his transformation are finding groundbreaking applications in biomedical engineering! Researchers at #TAMUengineering have developed realistic, skin-like replicas using Ecoflex, a type of silicone rubber. These replicas can help evaluate the risks of bacterial infections from intravenous catheters and test wearable sensors. 🌟 Read more: https://tx.ag/BMENEcoflex Texas A&M University Department of Biomedical Engineering

  • Scientist in a lab coat smiling at the camera while conducting an experiment with a prosthetic limb in a laboratory setting.
Khalid Alzuwayyid

Service & Technical Support Supervisor at Masarat for Accreditation

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Majed Althumayri Excellent work!

ISIK SEMERCI

Associate Professor at Ankara University, Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at RWTH Aachen University, Researcher

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Congratulations dear Hatice !!! 🥰

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