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Prof. Hyung Joon Cha and his colleagues at POSTECH have developed new tissue adhesive that is mussel-protein based via a photochemical reaction using blue visible light. Myriad medical #applications including sutureless wound closures of delicate organs or tissues beyond surgeons’ reach.

Inspired by nature’, a new light-activated adhesive hydrogel has been developed. The innovative surgical protein glue, called LAMBA, not only closes an open wound on a wet bleeding site within less than 60 seconds but also effectively facilitates the healing process without inflammation or a scar. It works on the same principles as mussels attaching to underwater surfaces and insects maintaining structural balance and flexibility...