About the research
About the research
A gecko, a post-it and a tube. Let these 3 things stick into your mind for just one minute. Giorgio Russo (VIB - VUB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel) explains how a gecko could potentially help to heal wounds after surgery. 🦎👩⚕️
--- De lijm van gekko's gebruiken tijdens operaties ---
Een gekko, een post-it en een tube. Giorgio Russo (VIB - VUB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel) legt je het verband uit tussen die 3 dingen en vertelt je hoe een gekko kan helpen om wonden te helen na een operatie. 🦎👩⚕️
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