Slug slime inspires a new type of surgical glue

Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 13:13 in Health & Medicine

A new glue that mimics a slug’s mucus secretions sticks well, even when wet. The adhesive could be used in place of sutures or staples in surgeries.

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