Scientists have discovered a previously unrecognized way that human airways protect lungs from infection—through the action of cilia, tiny hair-like structures lining the respiratory tract.

Nasal mucus - simply known as snot - essentially acts like a shield to keep out harmful germs while also letting in things ...

Human papillomaviruses, or HPVs, can cause dangerous infections in the skin and mucous membranes and may lead to cancer.

Human papillomaviruses, or HPVs, can cause dangerous infections in the skin and mucous membranes and may lead to cancer.

A rare cell in the lining of lungs is fundamental to the organ-wide response necessary to repair damage from toxins like ...

Release of the N-terminal subunits into the mucous gel leaves the transmembrane subunits as receptors to signal the presence of inflammation and other forms of stress to the interior of the cell.

A new tool called PHOTON, developed by scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center, can identify RNA molecules at their native locations within cells—providing valuable clues to where different ...

Is it better to spit out or swallow mucus when you’re sick? “Generally, it doesn’t make a significant difference whether you spit or swallow phlegm,” Tossounian said.