Scientists Have Developed Surgical Glue That Seals Wounds in 60 Seconds

Scientists Have Developed Surgical Glue That Seals Wounds in 60 Seconds

“Scientists have developed an elastic, adhesive surgical glue that could transform emergency treatments by sealing up critical wounds in the skin or the organs, without the need for staples or sutures.

The gel is based on methacryloyl-substituted tropoelastin (MeTro for short), a hybrid elastic protein, and can be squirted onto internal and external wounds to seal them up and encourage healing…”

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https://www.sciencealert.com/this-incredible-surgical-glue-heals-wounds-faster-than-ever-before

https://www.sciencealert.com/this-incredible-surgical-glue-heals-wounds-faster-than-ever-before