The Netherlands has used the method of parasitoid wasps to create a new tool for keyhole surgical procedures. Because they use suction, the tools currently used in these procedures can clog easily. This is avoided by the new device which uses friction.Delft University of Technology's team has a working prototype. They hope to have the tool ready in a few years.Voice: Patrick AryeeDigital producers: Christopher Brooks & Jennifer GreenAnimator: Jules BartlThanks to Andrew Forbes, University of Iowa, TUDelft, and Aime SakesListen to "30 Animals that Made Us Smarter" for more information.
