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How long it takes for cells to rush to close a fruit fly’s wound can tell us a lot about the healing process in the early developmental stages of humans, and potentially lead to treatments for congenital disorders and prevent long-term damage. 

The research includes insights into how metallic glass deforms on a nanoscale lay the groundwork for constructing better materials.

With a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Yale is creating an interdisciplinary Ph.D. training program in the area of quantum materials science and engineering.

In plants, the cells that form the internal structure of leaves start out as tightly compacted spheres in the early stages of leaf development. As the leaf develops and expands, these cells take on new shapes and loosen up. Yet the leaf’s microstructure remains robust and intact.