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Gecko Feet Hold Clues to Creating Bandages That Stick When Wet

Caption: Researchers Alyssa Stark and Tim Sullivan test the adhesion of a geckos feet in water. Their findings may help improve the adhesion of bandages, sutures and similar items in moist environments.

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