Gecko Spatula (IMAGE)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Gecko Spatula

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An illustration of a gecko spatula, a nanometer-scale structure on the animal’s toes that contribute to its grip. The green sheets represent keratin proteins. The gray squiggles represent lipid molecules. Based on data from NIST’s synchrotron microscope. Credit: Marianne Meijer/Kerncraft Art & Graphics.

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Credit: Marianne Meijer/Kerncraft Art & Graphics.

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