11-01-2019, 06:25 AM
Scientists at MIT noticed how spiders sticky material used to make webs absorb water, helping them to catch prey.
They took they idea of the absorption of water and developed double-sided sticky tape.
The tape was tested on pig skin and lungs and found to work within seconds of application.
The team said with more work, the tape could replace sutures.
It could potentially be used to attach medial devices to organs such as the heart without causing damage of secondary complications from puncturing tissue. But the primary use would be to hold a wound or cut together.
I believe this technology is incredible and would save many lives.
Any opinions or comments?
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-50235451
They took they idea of the absorption of water and developed double-sided sticky tape.
The tape was tested on pig skin and lungs and found to work within seconds of application.
The team said with more work, the tape could replace sutures.
It could potentially be used to attach medial devices to organs such as the heart without causing damage of secondary complications from puncturing tissue. But the primary use would be to hold a wound or cut together.
I believe this technology is incredible and would save many lives.
Any opinions or comments?
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-50235451