It’s hard to get glue to work underwater – unless you’re a mussel. Scientists have now created a new adhesive that combines the stickiness of mussel’s natural glue with the slimy ...

“We tested the adhesive in probably the most demanding and dynamic environment in the body—the heart—and found that it works. This is a very high bar,” said del Nido. “Something like this could ...

The innovative surgical protein glue not only closes an open wound on a wet bleeding site within less than 60 seconds but also effectively facilitates the healing process without inflammation or a ...

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Mistletoe could be used as a surgical glue in the future, according to scientists. Researchers from the University of Essex have grown the festive plant in controlled laboratory conditions and are ...

Glue is an incredibly useful substance ... “raising the possibility of developing biocompatible surgical adhesives and antifouling gel coatings.” Future research will examine other properties ...