Tiny fibres ensure racehorses don't bounce themselves to bits.
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Wilson, A. M., McGuigan, M. P., Su, A. & van den Bogert, A. J. Horses damp the spring in their step. Nature 414, 895 - 899 (2001).
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Gee, H. Muscles damp bad vibrations. Nature (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/news011227-5
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