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Scientists explore whether mistletoe could be used as surgical glue

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Researchers from the University of Essex have grown the festive plant in controlled laboratory conditions.

They are studying its genetic make-up and studying its potential as a glue.

The Roman author Pliny described the use of mistletoe berries in the creation of birdlime, which is used to trap birds in hunting.

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English

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