Slug Secreted Natural Tissue to Improve Wound Healing

New medical adhesive that sticks really well to moist tissues, is biocompatible and that aids in better wound healing, has been created by a research team at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at Harvard University.

Novel Slug Inspired Glue for Better Wound Healing and Surgical Repair
- Current tissue adhesives, though satisfactory, have limitations such as biocompatibility or bond strength
- Novel slug inspired glue significantly stronger, and bio compatible, with better wound healing

Slug Secreted Natural Tissue Adhesive Sticks to Wet Tissues, Improves Wound Healing

Tough and biocompatible tissue adhesive that sticks to wet body tissues has been developed, binding them together for better wound healing and surgical repair. Read More

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