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Engineers create new glue that mimics mussels and mucus to prevent bacterial buildup

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Within the animal kingdom, mussels are masters of underwater adhesion. The marine mollusks cluster atop rocks and along the bottoms of ships, and hold fast against the ocean's waves thanks to a gluey plaque they secrete through their foot. These tenacious adhesive structures have prompted scientists in recent years to design similar bioinspired, waterproof adhesives.

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Jervis Bay farm accused of causing mussel population 'explosion'

Scuba divers in a NSW marine park claim reefs are overwhelmed with mussels, sparking plans for genetic testing to work out if the wild and farmed stock are linked.

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Engineers create new glue that mimics mussels and mucus to prevent bacterial buildup

Within the animal kingdom, mussels are masters of underwater adhesion. The marine mollusks cluster atop rocks and along the bottoms of ships, and hold fast against the ocean's waves thanks to a gluey plaque they secrete through their foot. These tenacious adhesive structures have prompted scientists in recent years to design similar bioinspired, waterproof adhesives.

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