Origami-inspired medical patch for sealing internal injuries (Video)

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      The patch, which can be folded around surgical tools, may someday be used in robotic surgery to repair tissues and organs.

      Pictured: MIT engineers have design paper-like medical tapes (shown here) that can fold around surgical tools and transform into soft, strong adhesives when pressed against tissues. Credit: Felice Frankel

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