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Wood Glue Inspired by Mussels

Chemist's Glue Borrows Unique Amino Acid from Mollusk:  Chemists combined an exotic form of an amino acid -- used by mussels to stick to rocks -- with soy flour to make a new, high-strength adhesive. The new glue helps in manufacturing natural-looking plywood without cancer-causing chemicals such as formaldehyde.

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