In the animal kingdom, mussels are experts at adhesion underwater. The gluey plaque that marine mollusks secrete through their feet helps them cling to rocks and ship bottoms while the waves are at ...

Mussels and mucus inspire a bacteria-blocking waterproof adhesive for use in medicine and more. A new type of glue developed by researchers from MIT and Germany combines sticky polymers inspired by ...

Kansas wildlife biologists are working to restore 21 imperiled aquatic species, including the endangered Neosho mucket mussel. Mussels are crucial for river ecosystems as they filter gallons of water ...