Mussel Glue Could Help Repair Birth Defects

sciencehabit writes "When it comes to hanging on tight, the lowly mussel has few rivals in nature. Researchers have sought the secrets behind the bivalve's steadfast grip on wet, slippery rock. Now, a researcher says he has used the mollusk's tricks to develop medical applications. These include a biocompatible glue that could one day seal fetal membranes, allowing prenatal surgeons to repair birth defects without triggering dangerous premature labor."

Comments

Re:Always 15-20 years til commercially available..

[K. S. Kyosuke]

I half expect now, to learn that some surgeon in the 1700's was already using it experimentally.

No, in the 1700's, surgeons were using leeches as clamps to hold things together.

I for one

[Nyder]

welcome our Mussel Glued Children of tomorrow!

Hopefully they will be delivered in our flying cars that haven't shown up yet.

Re:Always 15-20 years til commercially available..

[Anonymous Coward]

A "bit" off-topic?