New technique for making key marine mussel protein

harminka — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:26:15 -0500

Researchers in Korea report development of a way to double production of a sticky protein from marine mussels destined for use as an antibacterial coating to prevent life-threatening infections in medical implants. The coating, produced by genetically-engineered bacteria, could cut medical costs and improve implant safety, the researchers say.

Sticky mussels inspire biomedical engineer yet again

harminka — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:58:39 -0500

Mussels are delicious when cooked in a white wine broth, but they also have two other well-known qualities before they’re put in a pot: they stick to virtually all inorganic and organic surfaces, and they stick with amazing tenacity.