Engineers create new glue that mimics mussels and mucus to prevent bacterial buildup
Within the animal kingdom, mussels are masters of underwater adhesion. The marine mollusks cluster atop rocks and along the ...
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New Bioadhesive Combats Bacteria and Bonds in Wet Environments
Engineers have developed a groundbreaking glue that fuses the properties of mucus and mussel plaques, paving the way for ...
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Superglue Made from the Body’s Own Mucus
Every surface in our bodies not covered in skin is lined with a protective layer of mucus – a slimy network of proteins that acts as a physical barrier against bacteria and other infectious agents. In ...
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Wyoming man fabricates sculpture to raise autism awareness
“This piece donated to the Sheridan County YMCA [2024] is to promote awareness of autism spectrum disorder,” the plaque reads ...
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Engineers Turn Protein Goo Into New Glue
Researchers have created a bioinspired adhesive that combines mussel-derived stickiness with mucus proteins that prevent ...
Scientists turn body's 'goo' into waterproof glue that could help heal wounds
Mixing our bodies' slimy mucus with sticky polymers produces a glue that can be used as a 'biomedical adhesive', scientists ...
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Dentavim Reviews: I Tried Dentavim for a Month, Does It Really Remove Plaque and Whiten Teeth?
Discover the truth behind Dentavim reviews—how this dental supplement helped me eliminate plaque, whiten my teeth, and ...
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Pioneer Community Association recognizes early restoration efforts
A most amazing journey started with a simple question at a regular meeting of the Pioneer Community Associations Board of ...