Mussel gloop can be used to make wounds knit without any scars

[rangerrebew]

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12 May 2017
Mussel gloop can be used to make wounds knit without any scars
 

By Alice Klein

The humble mussel could soon help us prevent scarring. A sticky substance naturally secreted by the marine animal is one element of a glue that closes skin wounds seamlessly in rats. The glue could be used to prevent unsightly scars after accidental cuts or surgical operations.

“If this can be replicated in humans, it might be the next big thing for scar therapy,” says Allison Cowin at the University of South Australia, who wasn’t involved in the study.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2130806-mussel-gloop-can-be-used-to-make-wounds-knit-without-any-scars/

[Polly Ticks]

Mussel "gloop"?  Is that the technical term for it?

Interesting article, regardless.  I wonder if they'll post the follow-up after they test with pigs.

[r9etb]

If this can be replicated in humans...

Based on past history of miraculously successful medical procedures on rats and mice, it probably cannot....

[roamer_1]

Mussel "gloop"?  Is that the technical term for it?

I think they mean the snotty part...
no, wait... I mean the runny snotty part...
no, wait...

[Oceander]

Augustus Gloop!