Gel (3 of 3) (IMAGE) Rice University Caption What started as a clear liquid at room temperature quickly turns into a white gel at body temperature. The new hydrogel invented at Rice University could find use in tissue engineering applications. Credit Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions None 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.