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Title: Seafood Delicacy Makes Great Adhesive

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OSTI ID:987711

Technology from Mother Nature is often hard to beat, so Idaho National Laboratory scientists, genetically analyzed the adhesive proteins produced by blue mussels, a seafood delicacy. After obtaining full-length DNA sequences encoding these proteins, reproducing Mother Nature's adhesives will revolutionize commercial production and use of adhesives.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
987711
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English