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We Finally Have Synthetic Mucus. Here’s Why That Matters – ScienceAlert
The day has finally come. Scientists have finally created synthetic mucus molecules that exhibit the structure and function of the real deal.
The day has finally come. Scientists have finally created synthetic mucus molecules that exhibit the structure and function of the real deal.
Far from being a slime crime, though, it’s a discovery that could help scientists devise new treatments for infectious diseases, according to the research team behind the breakthrough.
Slippery, slimy, and oozy, mucus does seem pretty gross. However, as disagreeable as we may find it, the stuff is biologically useful: It acts as a barrier protecting and moisturizing…
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