<ul><li>UK researchers have created the world's thinnest spaghetti, measuring 372 nanometres in diameter.</li><li>The 'nanopasta' was made using electrospinning, pulling a mixture of flour and liquid through a needle using an electric charge.</li><li>The researchers are investigating potential medical uses for the starch-based nanofibers, such as wound dressing, tissue regrowth scaffolds, and drug delivery.</li><li>However, the nanopasta is not expected to be practical for consumption as it would overcook quickly.</li></ul>

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