In this case, the scientists were intrigued by a slug commonly found in Europe and parts of the U.S., called the Dusky Arion. "The polymer structure and mechanism of how defensive mucus works provide[d] a general design guideline in developing our material," study author Jianyu Li told Axios. The current form is a patch similar to a bandaid but Li said "the design can lead to glue-like adhesive." Test results: The team tested the material on dry and wet animal tissues, including skin, cartilage, heart, artery and liver. Although the single components are well known, the presented adhesion forces are very good and will open a broader field of application."

Source: Wall Street Journal July 29, 2017 16:43 UTC