Claire. Posted July 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Slug-Inspired Glue Patches Beating Hearts A new glue inspired by slug slime can mend a broken heart. The adhesive, described today (July 27) in a new study in the journal Science, sticks to wet surfaces, including the surface of a beating heart. It isn't toxic to cells, which gives it an advantage over many surgical glues. It's not available in operating rooms just yet — its developers say that could take years — but it could potentially be approved much more quickly for applications such as closing skin wounds. Read more: Live Science Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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