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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.
It's been in the works for several years, first as part of a PhD student's research project focused on polymers, and then as a fixation platform that could safely seal holes in the hearts of pigs and rats.
In 2013, the work spun out of MIT into a company called Tissium to build on its capabilities and solve problems for surgeons dealing with decades-old ways to repair tissue like sutures and staples. One of the polymer's standout features is its ability to attach to wet tissue when activated using a blue light for about 30 seconds.
