The secret to staying strong as you age may be lying at the bottom of the ocean.
Researchers have discovered a way to harness the adhesive power of mussels to help preserve muscle mass and combat joint infections after orthopedic surgery. This innovative solution links the mighty mussel to our muscles, creating a special connection between these two seemingly disparate worlds.
From Sea to Surgery
Periprosthetic infection, a severe complication after joint replacement surgery, involves the formation of a biofilm containing harmful microorganisms around the implant, leading to implant failure and patient morbidity.
John Mac Ghlionn
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John Mac Ghlionn is a researcher and essayist. He covers psychology and social relations, and has a keen interest in social dysfunction and media manipulation. His work has been published by the New York Post, The Sydney Morning Herald, Newsweek, National Review, and The Spectator US, among others.
