Bandage inspired by the sticky pads on the lizard's toes
'I can spend a whole night with snakes, but I just can't stand the sight of a lizard'. This is a phrase that we often get to hear from our friends and acquaintances. Well, not anymore! Scientists have given us a valid reason to forget the animosity towards this creepy reptile. Inspired by the sticky pads on the lizard's toes, scientists have developed a special bandage that will revolutionize the medical world. The bandage is made using 'bio-rubber' and features the same kind of bristle-like ridges that helps the gecko cling to various surfaces. A thin coating of glue further helps the bandage to stick to wet surfaces like those of the heart, bladder or lung tissues.
According to experts at MIT, this new bandage can repair internal injuries without the need for stitches or staples. After successfully reparing the wound, the bandage just dissolves. The best feature of this bandage is that it can be folded into a small parcel and then unfolded, and hence it's like a boon during keyhole surgeries where normal stitches prove too difficult.
Now, next time when you notice a lizard presenting a gravity-defying show on your ceiling, don't frown, just smile and express your gratitude.
Via: Daily Mail
