MIT Startup Prepares Bioadhesive Hydrogel for Human Surgical Trials

By Munis Raza · Interesting Engineering · 2026-10-20

According to reporting from Interesting Engineering, a medical technology firm named SanaHeal is advancing a biocompatible hydrogel designed to replace traditional sutures and staples. The material utilizes polyacrylic acid to absorb moisture from wet tissue, creating an immediat

According to reporting from Interesting Engineering, a medical technology firm named SanaHeal is advancing a biocompatible hydrogel designed to replace traditional sutures and staples. The material utilizes polyacrylic acid to absorb moisture from wet tissue, creating an immediat