Sticky slug mucus has been used to create a glue that can stop internal bleeding by binding biological tissues together—even when they are wet. Scientists tested the adhesive on a range of tissues, ...

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 ...

The slug-inspired glue is a tough adhesive that can be used for a range of applications, like closing wounds, or making adorable slug models. Jianyu Li, Adam D. Celiz, David J. Mooney Even with modern ...

Stitches are the worst. They pop open. They leak. They can get infected, and even hurt sometimes. Doctors want to replace stitches for good, but the requirements for a new medical adhesive are steep.

With a background in comparative biomechanics, Andrew Smith’s research on adhesive biomaterials has become more interdisciplinary over the course of his research career, intermingling biochemistry and ...