adhesion

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Over time, Tcf4 and its targets activate to strengthen cell adhesion and structural support.

From Science Daily

If you have time and want extra adhesion between the mortar mix and stone, coat the top of each stone with cement paint just before applying the mortar mix.

From Seattle Times

Some of these proteins were adhesion molecules, which help the immune system interact with blood vessels.

From Salon

“It has to be just the right balance between adhesion and detachment, because that allows these animals to scale steep surfaces,” said Dr. Ghatak, who was not involved in the study.

From New York Times

Nature isn’t your friend here either: Morning dew can cause paint adhesion problems and storms can ruin still-wet paint.

From Washington Post