http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. A parasitic worm may hold the answer to keeping skin grafts firmly in place over wounds, according to a new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH). http://phys.org/news285328951.html Technology Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:02:54 EST news285328951 (Phys.org)—Mussels can be a mouthwatering meal, but the chemistry that lets mussels stick to underwater surfaces may also provide a highly adhesive wound closure and more effective healing from surgery. http://phys.org/news276973689.html Chemistry Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:08:43 EST news276973689 Cell-cell junctions are important for communication, transport, signalling, waste evacuation and water homeostasis. An European project has investigated how biophysical forces can influence the fulfilment of this vast range of functions. http://phys.org/news261909275.html Biology Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:35:57 EST news261909275 (Phys.org) -- Taking advantage of the force generated by magnetic repulsion, researchers have developed a new technique for measuring the adhesion strength between thin films of materials used in microelectronic devices, photovoltaic cells and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). http://phys.org/news253434176.html Physics Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:23:15 EST news253434176