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Researchers have created a bioinspired adhesive that combines mussel-derived stickiness with mucus proteins that prevent ...

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Every surface in our bodies not covered in skin is lined with a protective layer of mucus – a slimy network of proteins that acts as a physical barrier against bacteria and other infectious agents. In ...

Scientists explore Lost City, in the Atlantic, where chemical reactions in hydrothermal vents could explain the origin of ...

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New research reveals that a common antibacterial chemical, triclosan ... and the risk of developing breast cancer in adult women: a cross-sectional study. Image Credit: Mouse family / Shutterstock ...

Driven by the viral #SephoraKids social media trend, girls using damaging anti-aging products. A pediatrician explains the risks and offers tips to counter them.