Double-sided tape for tissues could replace surgical sutures, MIT News

Inspired by a sticky substance spiders use to catch prey, MIT engineers designed a double-sided tape that can rapidly seal tissues together. This adhesive may eventually be used in place of surgical sutures or to implant medical devices.

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Double-sided tape for tissues could replace surgical sutures

Double-sided tape for tissues could replace surgical sutures, MIT News

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