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Biomineralization
/ˌbaɪ.oʊˌmɪn.ər.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/noun
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Biomineralization is the biological process by which living organisms produce and organize minerals to form structures like shells, bones, and teeth. This intricate mechanism not only supports structural integrity in nature but also drives innovations in fields such as biomaterials engineering and nanotechnology.
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Certain bacteria use biomineralization to produce magnetite crystals, enabling them to sense and follow Earth's magnetic field for navigation, a capability that's inspiring new technologies in bioremediation and even targeted drug delivery in medicine.
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