Mussel Glue (IMAGE)

Office of Naval Research

Mussel Glue

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Dr. Bruce Lee (left) and a student in the laboratory. With support from the Office of Naval Research, Lee is using a protein produced by mussels to create a reversible synthetic glue that not only can bond securely underwater-but also may be turned on and off with electricity.

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(Photo provided by Dr. Bruce Lee)

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