All Articles Tagged As: mussel

Mimicking Mussel Proteins, Scientists Develop Super-Adhesive from Dopamine (10/20/2007)

Mimicking a protein secreted by mussels that allows the mollusk to stick to, well, just about anything, scientists have developed a new material from a dopamine-like molecule that can serve as a versatile adhesive coating. ...> Full Article

Synthetic Adhesive Mimics Sticking Powers of Gecko and Mussel (7/21/2007)

Geckos are remarkable in their ability to scurry up vertical surfaces and even move along upside down. Their feet stick but only temporarily, coming off of surfaces again and again like a sticky note. But put those feet underwater, and their ability to stick is dramatically reduced. ...> Full Article