Marie Wei, a senior studying molecular and cellular biology and classics at the Krieger School, had unique pets growing up – ...

Reckitt Benckiser, a British-Dutch multinational consumer goods company, gave its Mucinex mascot, Mr. Mucus, a ...

Mucus presents a formidable barrier to nanoparticle drug-delivery systems, but adding a coating of polymer molecules helps them sneak through the net. Mucus, the amorphous, sticky substance that ...

While rarely discussed in polite company, research suggests that nasal exploration and subsequent tasting remains ...

A porous membrane between the channels ensured communication between the two cell types, similar to conditions in the body.

The sticky, slimy goo plays an essential role in fighting off infections, shaping the gut microbiome and more.

A pneumonia cough may sound deeper or louder than other coughs, and you may notice dryness or phlegm. But it also depends on ...

To many people, mucus is nothing more than a gross goo, something to be tossed away in a tissue immediately after clearing your throat or blowing your nose. To scientists, it’s nothing short of ...

Computer simulations of how influenza A moves through human mucus found it is ideally configured to slide through the sticky ...

Goblet cells secrete mucus, forming a protective layer that prevents harmful pathogens from reaching the inner gut tissues.

As we step into cold and flu season, many of us are reuniting with our old friend mucus. Coughing, sneezing, runny noses, all ...

Suffering from a cold, respiratory infection or sinusitis can cause a buildup of mucus, to ease symptoms Dr Berg recommends ...