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Worm Glue to Heal Broken Bones?

Posted on November 5th, 2009 by axb

sandcastle worm

Bioengineers are working on a new medical adhesive inspired by the glue-like substance secreted by the sea-dwelling sandcastle worm. This waterproof glue would be ideal for mending broken bones and fractures that are too delicate to fix with metal pins. [Gizmag]

Watch an incredible video of the sandcastle worm at work here.

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