{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "bskyPostRef": {
    "cid": "bafyreibds4mayr53nfnu4zludzrnkdqoytki24rsid2w67z2q6uekzzqxi",
    "uri": "at://did:plc:pmmp7irwts7faw56jdxk3idc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmli5qxk442"
  },
  "coverImage": {
    "$type": "blob",
    "ref": {
      "$link": "bafkreibbyppt4lzs27ihogveb3yl4mbwktucjtoi3fjoy2n2nhuoxyh7ki"
    },
    "mimeType": "image/jpeg",
    "size": 103620
  },
  "path": "/news/2026-02-lab-ear.html",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-24T09:40:01.000Z",
  "site": "https://medicalxpress.com",
  "tags": [
    "Medical research"
  ],
  "textContent": "In laboratory experiments, researchers have produced ear cartilage that remains form-stable in animal models. Only one element is missing to make the tissue as elastic as a natural ear.",
  "title": "Did you hear about the lab-made ear?"
}