TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Animal Inspired Glue 5 INSPIRE ME Ivy Inspiration 10 CHAPTER 2 Treating Injury and Disease 13 CHAPTER 3 Nature's Medicine 19 CHAPTER 4 Future Inspiration 25 Focus on Medical Technology Inspired by Nature 30 Glossary 31 To Learn More 32 Index 32
CHAPTER 1 ANIMAL-INSPIRED GLUE Scientists are inventing new medical technology They are interested in biomimicry Biomimicry is the science of copying nature to solve human problems For example one invention was inspired by the gecko This sticky-footed lizard can climb walls and ceilings It has tiny hairs on its feet that help it cling to surfaces Geckos can scale smooth vertical surfaces 5
