Scientists suggest death may not be biologically final at the cellular level. Research shows cells can enter a “third state ...

When you're sick you'll often produce more phlegm, and might notice it's thicker or a different color: white, green, yellow or maybe even brown. We all produce mucus, even when healthy. Mucus is a ...

An axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) swims in a tank at the Center for Regenerative Therapies at the Technical University in Dresden, Germany. Antimicrobial peptides are among the most promising ...

The authors say: “Mucosal barriers are gatekeepers of health and exhibit homeostatic variation in relation to habitat and disease. Mucosal Mapping technology provides an in-depth examination of the ...

The presence of polystyrene microplastics in one of Asia's most important species of freshwater fish can cause severe complications in its overall health. In a study published in the journal ...

Vector illustration of human mucous neck cell with detailed labeled parts nucleus, mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum, mucin granules, microvilli, and vacuoles. Royalty-free licenses ...

This study provides an important cell atlas of the gill of the mussel Gigantidas platifrons using a single nucleus RNA-seq dataset, a resource for the community of scientists studying deep sea ...

As the winter months transition into spring, the lingering dry air can still have a significant impact on one’s voice. This dryness can lead to common issues like hoarseness, vocal fatigue and throat ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Tea bags could be releasing billions of microplastic ...

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