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Tendon-Inspired Sutures Protect Fragile Tissues
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Tendon-Inspired Sutures Protect Fragile Tissues

APRIL 12TH, 2021   CONN HASTINGS Researchers at McGill University in Canada have developed bioinspired sutures that mimic the structure of human tendons. The gel-covered sutures are slippery and tough, reducing the damage caused by conventional sutures when used on soft tissues. Interestingly, the gel surface of the sutures may allow for advanced applications such as drug delivery,...