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New bio-inspired medical glue seals bleeding wounds in seconds

New bio-inspired medical glue seals bleeding wounds in seconds
science8/21/2025

A barnacle-inspired glue seals bleeding wounds in seconds and may replace stitches, staples, and slow adhesives in future surgeries.

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... [7379 chars]