Mucus has an "important role in helping to smell, reproduce and have proper gut health, but it also plays an important role in how drugs are absorbed in the body," said Northeastern Global News.

Most of us would rather not dwell for too long on the subject of mucus. We know it is there, quietly lubricating our insides and presumably doing vital work. It is only when we have a cold that we ...

Decrease in the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV 1) marking progression in COPD was greatest in those with mucus plugs that persisted over 5 years, followed by those who developed them ...

Figure 1. AOP structure for quantitative Bayesian modeling. Schematic diagram of the AOP showing specific assay endpoints for the indicated MIE, KEs, and AO below each event. White and gray boxes ...

Clear mucus—normal during a cold or allergies. White mucus—Indicates nasal congestion and mild inflammation. Yellow/green mucus—suggests an immune response; not always a bacterial infection.

Diagrams illustrating the structure of mussel and mucus proteins, and how they link together to form the new adhesive MIT ...

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By dragging a bunch of dead fish around, scientists may have uncovered a hidden power of one of biology’s most important substances—mucus. And what they found might even help us understand the ...

Normal mucus often looks clear or white for most people, experts say. But mucus changes color, depending on the individual’s environment, in response to various germs and more, he adds.

Post-nasal drip, a common condition where excess mucus accumulates in the back of the throat or nose, can cause discomfort and various symptoms, including coughing, throat-clearing, and stomach upset.

The mucus parachutes reflect a larger truth about the ocean, Dr. Prakash said. Many of its most fundamental processes are likely to be controlled, on some level, by its very smallest inhabitants.

Both mucus and phlegm serve a purpose. Mucus is a natural defense system that helps trap dust, germs, and other particles, preventing them from reaching and harming deeper parts of the body.