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Maria Pereira: The Woman Who Can Glue the Body Together

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Next Generation Leaders: Maria Pereira’s Miracle Glue
Maria Pereira is developing a glue that could close wounds in babies’ hearts

“Maria doesn’t just get things done, she makes things happen.”

(thanks to Marcia for sending this in!)

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