Narrator: Mucus production is something humans share with all mammals. It coats our reproductive and digestive tracts, as well any wet surfaces exposed to the outside world like our eyes and nostrils.

A cross-section of a mouse’s early-stage pancreatic tumor. CSHL scientists discovered that early pancreatic cancer cells depend on the regulators of mucus production to survive and grow. Green, purple ...

Knowing exactly what's inside a tumor can maximize our ability to fight cancer. But that knowledge doesn't come easy. Tumors are clusters of constantly changing cancer cells. Some become common cancer ...

NEW ORLEANS, March 18, 2024 – During cold and flu season, excess mucus is a common, unpleasant symptom of illness, but the slippery substance is essential to human health. To better understand its ...

Nasal mucosal melanoma is a cancer that develops in the mucus-producing cells inside the nasal cavity. Symptoms include nosebleeds and nasal congestion. Treatment involves surgery, radiotherapy, and ...

In a new study, the University of Utah researchers examined the many roles of mucus in our body. The research examined mucins, a vital mucus component, led by biomedical engineering professor Jessica ...