The image is a schematic representation of recombinant Mussel Adhesive Protein-based bioadhesive formation via dityrosine bonds using visible light. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...

The adhesive proteins secreted by mussels are the inspiration behind a versatile approach to the surface modification of a wide range of inorganic and organic materials, resulting in the ...

This protein-packed substance beats out most synthetic ... “Adhesion in physiological environments, where water undermines adhesive interactions, is a longstanding technological challenge ...

The newly developed hydrogel precursor comprises alginate (natural polysaccharide derived from brown algae), RGD peptide-containing mussel adhesive protein, calcium ions, phosphonodiols ...

The molecule serves as an adhesive for other molecules to solidify ... The researchers focused on the kidney and brain ...