US EditionSurgeons could ditch sutures for MIT's light-activated body glue
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Surgeons could ditch sutures for MIT's light-activated body glue
The sutures used to help close up large cuts and surgical incisions mostly get the job done, but they're far from perfect. A new biocompatible polymer that helps glue and repair tissue without causing damage – initially developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – might be a better way to heal wounds.Continue ReadingCategory: Body & MindTags: Nerves, Surgery, Healing, MIT
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