Slug slime inspires a new kind of surgical glue

LONDON – Scientists have developed an experimental surgical glue inspired by the mucus secreted by slugs that could offer an alternative to sutures and staples for closing wounds. While some …

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Figure 1 from A Slick and Stretchable Surgical Adhesive

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