Sandcastle Worms Help Create New Bone Adhesive
The sandcastle worm got its name from its ability to synthesize a glue in order to build a protective home out of sand grains and shell fragments found on the seafloor. The strength of the adhesive is impressive, and researchers at the University of Utah have managed to replicate it synthetically hoping to create a material that may help repair bones without the use screws, pins, and other woodworking tools
