Mussels can tightly bind themselves under water. Their “glue” works in wet environments making it ideal for healing bleeding wounds. That’s why scientists have studied mussels for years. A team of Korean researchers has now developed a surgical glue inspired by these natural wonders that in tests has stopped bleeding wounds in 60 seconds—and without and inflammation or scarring.
Surgical glue inspired by mussels stops bleeding wounds in 60 seconds
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