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Non-reciprocal interaction for living matter

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Combining equilibrium self-assembly with coupling mechanisms defying Newton’s third law allows for the design of programmable, time-varying, self-organized assemblies mimicking living matter.

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Klapp, S.H.L. Non-reciprocal interaction for living matter. Nat. Nanotechnol. 18, 8–9 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41565-022-01268-0

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