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New bio-inspired medical glue seals bleeding wounds in seconds

New bio-inspired medical glue seals bleeding wounds in seconds

When you think of medical glue, chances are you picture a quick fix for small cuts. But scientists are taking the idea of glue far beyond first-aid kits. A new generation of bioadhesives—medical glues inspired by the natural world—may one day replace sutures and staples in surgeries, stop life-threatening bleeding in seconds, and even let doctors safely remove or reposition …

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