Researchers at the Wyss Institute and Harvard SEAS have developed a groundbreaking glue that instantly bonds hydrogels, enabling seamless attachment of bio-printed tissues, quick wound sealing, and secure implantable device placement.
Hydrogels, resembling human tissues, are widely used in biomedicine, but joining them efficiently has been challenging. The innovation leverages chitosan, a natural polymer, to create strong, rapid bonds between hydrogels, offering advantages in speed, strength, simplicity, and versatility over traditional methods.
This breakthrough has significant implications for medical applications, including faster healing, reduced pain, and improved surgical outcomes.