UCLA researchers have developed a lipid nanoparticle-based gene-editing approach capable of inserting an entire healthy gene into human airway cells, restoring key biological function in a laboratory ...

A novel test that looks at mucus proteins may help assess the health of the lungs in people with COPD, according to a new study.

The unifying characteristic of cnidarians is the production of protein and polypeptide toxins. The present study describes the identification of a hemolytic toxin from the soft coral Sarcophyton ...

Boogers are made from mucus, dirt, and germs trapped by nose hairs. Mucus helps protect the body by capturing bacteria and other harmful substances. Staying hydrated helps keep mucus fluid and means ...

Drinking hot herbal tea can help soothe your throat and thin mucus. Using a humidifier can loosen mucus and clear chest congestion. Drinking clear broth helps make mucus thinner and easier to clear ...

A recent study has found that dupilumab significantly decreased the mucus plug score and improved lung function in patients with moderate-to-severe asthma, mainly in those with a high burden of mucus ...

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ARCT) stock was trading lower on Wednesday after the company shared interim results from its ongoing Phase 2 trial of ARCT-032, an investigational inhaled ...

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Your body produces mucus naturally to protect your respiratory system, and under normal circumstances, this protective fluid remains clear and relatively thin. However, when mucus suddenly changes to ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, most often caused by cigarette smoking or long-term exposure to air pollutants. While there is ...

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