<i>Thalassiosira pseudonana</i> (IMAGE) Georgia Institute of Technology Caption Researchers hope to find better methods for creating nanomaterials based on intricate cell-wall patterns assembled by diatoms, such as Thalassiosira pseudonana. Credit Image Courtesy of Nils Kröger Usage Restrictions For Editorial Use Only License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.