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Surgeons could ditch sutures for MIT's light-activated body glue

By New Atlas  
   August 11, 2025

The sutures used to help close up large cuts and surgical incisions mostly get the job done, but they're far from perfect. A new biocompatible polymer that helps glue and repair tissue without causing damage – initially developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – might be a better way to heal wounds.

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