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The epibiome of endangered corals reflects their genotype
If you have vaguely followed the recent news on climate change, you have probably heard about the worldwide decline of coral reefs. Coral reefs are the backbone of important ecosystems across the globe, as they host ~1/4
Disordered highways clear mucus from the lungs
Our respiratory system is continuously exposed to potentially harmful particles such as dust, fungi, bacteria and viruses. Indeed, even before the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory conditions were already one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The first
Normal and abnormal mucus – what do the mucins in colorectal cancer tell us?
Free compartments of all of the secretory epithelia are covered by mucus, working as a physical barrier, as well as first line of defence from harmful factors, such as bacteria, viruses and toxins. It is a “trap”
