Black Phlegm: What Does It Mean? What Causes It?

Medicine & Technology Feb 07, 2024

What does black phlegm signify and what should you do if you have it? Read to find out.

Snail Mucus Secrets Revealed: Scientists Investigate Composition of Slimy Secretion

Sep 14, 2023

Chemical analysis of snail mucus reveals the key distinguishing features of this slimy substance. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Is Eating Boogers Good For You? How Does It Affect Your Immune System?

Sep 13, 2023

Some think that eating boogers is good for the body, but is this really the case? Read to find out.

Scientists Use Mucus-Based Technique to Promote Tissue Growth: A Novel Approach with Exciting Potential

Feb 14, 2023

Researchers have developed a new process to stimulate bone healing with DNA-coated implants. Learn how it works and its potential for regenerative medicine. Click to read more.

Brown Algae Takes in Carbon Dioxide and Expels It in the Form of "Fucoidan" Mucus; Could This Be the Answer to the Climate Change Crisis?

Jan 08, 2023

A recent study reveals the great capacity of brown algae to absorb carbon and potentially play a huge role in combating the climate change crisis. Read to know more about these findings.

Color of Snot Matters: Here’s What Kind of Mucus Tells About a Person’s Health

Oct 11, 2022

Mucus is usually linked to the runny, goopy, gummy, that comes out from the nose, but this sticky fluid is one of the biggest defenders in the body. Check out this article on what mucus color tells about a person's health.

Common Air, Water Pollutants Damaging the Body's First Line of Defense From Toxins and Infections, Study Finds

Aug 11, 2021

A new study found that air and water pollutants have adverse effects on the body's first line of defense against toxins and infections, which is the mucosal system.

The Grossest Hero of the Body: How Mucus Fights Bacteria

Oct 16, 2019

New research looks into how mucus plays a key role in fighting drug- and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

You Have Been Using Hand Sanitizer Wrong

Sep 25, 2019

According to the research, hurriedly rubbing on hand sanitizer will not kill the bacteria in one's hands, disproving advertisements from manufacturers.