Molecular mechanism reveals how hairy mussels achieve reversible underwater adhesion
A research team at POSTECH has uncovered the molecular mechanism behind the remarkable underwater adhesion of hairy mussels ...
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The secret to robust and reversible underwater adhesion: The answer lies in epidermal growth factor (EGF) domain
A research team has uncovered the molecular mechanism behind the remarkable underwater adhesion of hairy mussels. Their findings reveal an oxidation-independent adhesion process driven by interactions ...
Great Lakes Now5d
The History of the Button Industry’s Impact on Freshwater Mussels
North America had the highest diversity and density of freshwater mussels on Earth. Discover how the button industry contributed to their decline, leaving these vital species critically endangered ...
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Inhalable therapy uses mussel-inspired nanoparticles to target lung cancer cells
The approach leverages the remarkable adhesive properties of marine mussel proteins, renowned for their underwater adhesion. Drawing inspiration from the oxidation-reduction mechanisms of foot ...