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A cholera bacterium inspires a remarkable underwater glue
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A cholera bacterium inspires a remarkable underwater glue

Here’s a surprising twist: a protein made by the cholera-causing bacterium Vibrio cholerae has inspired a powerful new kind of glue. The bacterium uses the protein to stick to surfaces as part of a biofilm. That ability could help solve a stubborn challenge, because conventional polymer adhesives often struggle to bond underwater. The researchers’ inspiration could lead to useful ways to close wounds or repair submarines.
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