Scientists trace gecko footprint, find clue to glue
Thursday, August 25, 2011 - 16:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Geckos' ability to scamper up walls with ease has long inspired scientists who study the fine keratin hairs on these creatures' footpads, believed responsible for the adhesion. Researchers at The University of Akron have discovered that geckos' ability to adhere to surfaces is not all about keratin. Clues lie in the lipids left behind in gecko footprints.