Engineered proteins stick like glue — even in water
New adhesives based on mussel proteins could be useful for naval or medical applications.
New adhesives based on mussel proteins could be useful for naval or medical applications.
Understanding the strength of the shellfish’s underwater attachments could enable better glues and biomedical interfaces.
Understanding the mechanisms behind quill penetration and extraction could help engineers design better medical devices.
New adhesive comes off quickly, sparing infants’ delicate skin from damage.