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Animal goo inspires better glue

Bio-inspired adhesives could make surgery smoother and safer

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SLIMED  When startled, the dusky slug (Arion subfuscus) produces a goopy defense slime that slows down predators. Scientists are studying the chemical structure of this goo to make better surgical adhesives.

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By Laurel Hamers

- More than 2 years ago

Finding a great glue is a sticky task — especially if you want it to attach to something as slick as the inside of the human body.