The image shows the mucus layer (blue band) that protects the intestinal wall (pink) against bacteria and other things (dark blue at the top of the picture). The blue cells in the intestinal wall are ...

Embedded in the body’s mucosal surfaces, proteins called lectins bind to sugars found on cell surfaces. A team led by MIT ...

A thick mucus layer, generated by the cells of the colon's wall, provides protection against invading bacteria and other pathogens. This image of a mouse's colon shows the mucus (green) acting as a ...

Mucus is more than just the sticky snot that comes from your nose. This protein-rich goop is found in many other organs, including the lungs and intestines, where it forms a protective layer that ...

Understanding how mucus changes, and what it changes in response to, can help diagnose illnesses and develop treatments. Researchers develop a system to grow mucus-producing intestinal cells and study ...

Chemical engineers in South Korea have developed a new air filtration system inspired by one of the body’s most overlooked protectors, the mucus layer in the human nose. Designed by researchers at ...

Mucus isn’t just some junk for tissues, it serves important biological purposes. It is an important line of defense, and helps protect various parts of the body including the nose, eyes, and gut from ...