The protoplasmic networks developed by P. polycephalum are
living, self-growing microfluidic systems capable of intake
and controlled delivery of biocompatible materials. The slime
mold microfluidic systems can range in size from a few millimeters
to meters of complex protoplasmic networks with hundreds of
interconnected tube fragments. To be used efficiently the protoplasmic
networks must be controlled and the flow of cytoplasm
transporting objects must be programmed