Secret of how the hagfish slimes predators to death is revealed and it could be used in nappies [tr]

UK Daily Mail ^ | January 19, 2016 | Ryan O'Hare

[C19fan]

It is probably the most unpleasant creature on Earth - the wriggling hagfish that envelopes would-be assailants with a cloud of slime. For the first time, scientists have unraveled exactly how the marine animal manages to produce this disgusting defensive response. And the researchers are now attempting to recreate the process for themselves in the laboratory in the hope of making new super-absorbant materials that can be used in plasters or babies nappies.

[C19fan]

A 300 MM year old survivor.

[traderrob6]

Too easy.

[BigEdLB]

Hagfish? You mean this is not about Hillary?

[Cboldt]

Dyslexic reader saw “smiles them to death” ... Huh? Oh, it’s that rascally brain playing tricks again.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

A technique adopted by Hillary Clinton.

[AppyPappy]

Plasters - bandages
Nappies - Diapers.

[MurrietaMadman]

Cloud of slime - democrats

[Migraine]

“Smiles them to death?” That reminds me of the grin Davy Crockett used in the movie.

[headstamp 2]

This is where haggis comes from.

[IronJack]

If I recall, the hagfish's "slime" is actually a protein-rich secretion. Setting aside the "ick" factor, and considering the sheer quantity that can be generated, it might serve as a viable food source someday.

After all, people are talking about eating bugs!

[Jack Hammer]

Surrounds them in a coat of slime...?

Isn’t that what obama’s done to the United States?

[PIF]

[Robert A Cook PE]

Please! Do not insult decent, hard-working middle class hagfish by comparing them to Hillary!!!!