Mussels produce a sort of waterproof glue, which is much more powerful than synthetic adhesives and keeps them from being washed away.By combining the power of this muscle ‘glue’ with the ...

A team of scientists at MIT and the Collaborative Research Center “Dynamic Hydrogels at Biointerfaces” decided to take the ...

This cold and flu season, you may be looking for clues you're getting better anywhere you can find them, even in the color of ...

“HA is well known for its ability to bind large amounts of water, acting as a powerful humectant,” says Dr. Gohara.

The clownfish-anemone living arrangement is one of the most widely recognized examples of symbiosis. Researchers have made a ...

Within the animal kingdom, mussels are masters of underwater adhesion. The marine mollusks cluster atop rocks and along the ...

First, it’s important to know that fish are covered in a thin layer of mucus. This slimy coating (it is also called a “slime coat”) is known to keep fish healthy by warding off pathogens.

clear mucus and improve breathing. They are also believed to balance moisture levels in the skin, which can help soothe problems like eczema and psoriasis. I first experienced salt therapy several ...

A telltale sign you’re getting sick is excess mucus, and if you’ve ever been desperate to stop coughing and sneezing, you’ve likely examined your mucus color, from yellow to green ...

The clownfish-anemone living arrangement is one of the most widely recognized examples of symbiosis. Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding how anemonefish can live safely among sea ...