A Strong and Non-Toxic Glue Overcomes Hurdles in Surgical Applications (6 of 8) (IMAGE)

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A Strong and Non-Toxic Glue Overcomes Hurdles in Surgical Applications (6 of 8)

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A new surgical glue called MeTro can be used to repair damaged lungs without sutures or staples while retaining the tissue's natural elasticity.

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University of Sydney

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