Prehistoric 'sludge' could help implants surgery, Australian scientists say

Australia scientists have found that a "primordial goo", formed billions of years ago and thought to have been the basis for life on earth, could assist the human body in accepting surgical implants.

Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization outlined its findings in the nature journal Asia Materials on Monday.

The organization said the ancient molecules from this sludge, known as prebiotic compounds, can be used as a protective coating for surgical implants, such as bone replacements, catheters and pacemakers.