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The defensive mucus of the Arion subfuscus slug has inspired materials scientists trying to invent better medical adhesives. (Nigel Cattlin/Visuals Unlimited/Getty Images) The European slug is average ...

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Inspired by a type of mucus secreted by slugs, researchers have developed a sticky but flexible substance that effectively seals wounds after surgery. Adhesion to wet and dynamic surfaces, including ...

Sticky slug mucus has been used to create a glue that can stop internal bleeding by binding biological tissues—even when they’re wet. The adhesive has been tested on a range of tissues, including a ...

The European slug is average in every way: slimy, brownish, shorter than a credit card. But Arion subfuscus has a minor superpower: When it’s scared, it can glue itself to wet surfaces very well, and ...