Saturday, July 29, 2017

Slug mucus glue that stops internal bleeding created

Sticky slug mucus has been used to create a glue that can stop internal bleeding by binding biological tissues together—even when they are wet. Scientists tested the adhesive on a range of tissues, including a pig’s beating heart, and found it was safe and effective at sealing wounds—potentially paving the way for better medical adhesives for human use.

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